Senior Fellow Nuclear Safety Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Fellow Nuclear Safety Engineer (50% onsite, 50% remote) opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC (50% onsite, 50% remote)

Application Deadline: 05/06/25 (by noon ET)

Senior Fellow Nuclear Safety Engineer-

Duties

• Initiate own technical programs, solve complex technical problems using both internal and external knowledge data bases, bring high technical credibility in field of expertise to the organization, recognize all aspects of SRNS needs in filed of expertise, lead teams to solve complex technical problems.
• Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources within the company, to resolve complex problems.
• Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
• Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional areas of technical expertise.
• Recommend engineering/ technical research programs for others in group and assist in that planning.
• Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise, be responsive to organization needs in answering complex problems where judgment also has to be applied, organize and lead task teams to solve problems and fully utilize technical resources within the company, at assist in solutions.
• Identify technical areas where individual special knowledge can solve complex technical programs of interest to the company and DOE, take much initiative in this effort.
• Is oſten ahead of management in recognizing need.
• Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for department.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed.
• Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements.
• Communicate results verbally and in manuscript form.
• Will not have direct oversight responsibilities for personnel and will not be involved in giving assignments or tasks.
• Provide documents, presentations, and general support and coordination needed to complete assign tasks.
• May mentor less senior professionals in communication skills.
• Maintain technical expertise and bring credibility to the organization through recognition as a technical expert by the company and DOE through such activities as internal and external technical reports and/ or publications, involvement in national professional organizations and contributing significantly toward attaining the Site mission and goals.
• Mentor less senior professionals as a means of transferring technical knowledge and insight.
• Recommend engineering and technology research, development and application programs for others and assist in the planning of such programs.
  
  

Education & Years Of Experience

• Typically, an advance degree and experience -A Ph.D. degree and about 12 years' experience, OR a MS degree and 15 years' experience, OR a BS degree and about 18 years' experience.
  
  

Skills/Experience

• Has mastered technical field, is recognized as internal expert, has depth of knowledge to tackle any problem in field.
• Contributes to advancing knowledge.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years.
• Involved in the preparation or review of Safety Basis documents to support DOE Capital Project within the past two (2) years.
• Direct experience in the application of DOE-STD-3009-2014 and DOESTD-1189-2016
  
  

Other Job Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” 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.

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