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Advisory Engineer

HukariAscendent
Aiken, SC Contractor
POSTED ON 9/14/2026 CLOSED ON 9/19/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advisory Engineer position at HukariAscendent?

HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.


Job Title: Advisory Engineer / Project Engineer

Application Deadline: This posting will close to submissions on 9/17 at 5:00 PM EST.

Duration: One (1) year, with the option to extend for two (2) additional one-year option periods, in accordance with the attached position description. Option periods are not guaranteed and are exercised at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Location: 100% onsite — Central Engineering (H Area, F Area, SRPPF). Local candidates or candidates willing to relocate at their own expense.

Anticipated Work Schedule: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM EST, Monday – Thursday.

Estimated Hours Per Year: 2,080 straight-time hours, plus up to 800 overtime hours.

Summary:

SRNS is seeking an Advisory Engineer to serve in the working title of Project Engineer, providing staff augmentation support to integrate and manage engineering activities for assigned projects. This individual will provide overall engineering and design direction, leadership, and management for assigned projects and tasks — establishing design criteria, resource forecasts, schedules, and priorities; managing project cost and schedule performance; and providing administrative guidance to leads and managers. The role draws on advanced technical expertise to resolve the most complex engineering problems, influence technical direction across disciplines, and mentor less senior professionals, while representing SRNS/SRS in technical areas to oversight groups and professional societies.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience: Typically, an advanced degree and experience — PhD degree and about 15 years' experience, MS degree and about 17 years' experience, or BS degree and about 21 years' experience.

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

  • Providing overall engineering and design direction, leadership, and management for assigned projects and tasks.
  • Integrating engineering resources for assigned projects by assisting in establishing design criteria, resource forecasts, schedules, and engineering tools for engineering tasks.
  • Providing administrative guidance to leads and managers.
  • Responsibilities for overall management, scheduling, and priority of the tasks and projects assigned.

Nice to Have:

  • Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
  • Registered PE licensure in any state.

Interview Process:

MS Teams.

Project(s) Supported:

Central Engineering (H Area, F Area, SRPPF).


HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently.For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at https://www.hukari.com.


HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.


HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.

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