Crane & Electrical Specialist (Engineer/Technician)

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Crane & Electrical Specialist (Engineer/Technician) opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Crane & Electrical Specialist (Engineer/Technician)-

The Crane Electrical Specialist (Engineer/Technician) is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving electrical and control systems for cranes, hoisting equipment, and heavy industrial machinery within an operating, highly regulated facility. This role serves as the primary electrical expert for critical lifting and material handling systems, focusing on diagnosing complex electrical faults, restoring equipment functionality, and supporting system reliability and upgrades.

Duties

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, control, and instrumentation systems for overhead cranes, hoists, and heavy equipment.
• Diagnose issues involving motors, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, relays, sensors, and power distribution systems.
• Analyze and resolve intermittent faults, control logic issues, and system failures impacting crane operation.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, control diagrams, loop diagrams, and vendor documentation.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of crane control systems, pendant/radio controls, limit switches, and safety interlocks.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical components to ensure system reliability.
• Support equipment upgrades, control system modifications, and obsolescence replacements.
• Interface with mechanical and rigging teams to support integrated troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Assist with inspections, testing, and commissioning of crane electrical systems.
• Maintain documentation, troubleshooting records, and work packages in accordance with site procedures.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety practices, including LOTO and NFPA 70E requirements.
  
  

Education/Experience

Technician Level-

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in electrical or instrumentation preferred.
• 5 years of experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems, preferably in cranes or heavy equipment.
• Strong experience with motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, and industrial electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control diagrams.
  
  

Engineer Level-

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 3 years of experience supporting industrial electrical systems, controls, or equipment troubleshooting (or 7 years equivalent hands-on experience).
• Experience analyzing electrical failures and supporting system improvements and upgrades.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with overhead bridge cranes, hoists, and lifting system controls.
• Familiarity with PLC programming/troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
• Experience with VFDs, motor starters, MCCs, and industrial power distribution systems.
• Knowledge of control systems, interlocks, and safety systems in heavy equipment.
• Experience in DOE, nuclear, or highly regulated industrial environments.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, sensors, and feedback systems used in crane operation.
• Experience with equipment testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting in operating facilities.
  
  

Other Job Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
  
  

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater job opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers