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Principal Engineer- I&C Design Engineer

UDR Consulting Inc
Aiken, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2026
UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Engineer- I&C Design Engineer- opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.


Principal Engineer- I&C Design Engineer
Close Date: 4-23-2026
Job # 1532


DUTIES

Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve
unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site
systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to less
senior professionals on related tasks.

Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical
fields, 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 area(s) of technical expertise.

Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs
seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles.

Evaluate the results of programs and prepares reports and recommendations based on these
evaluations.

Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology
are inadequate for solution.

Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology.
Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks
identified by management.

Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work
performed.

Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work
performed.

Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscripts form to customers colleagues and
management.

Occasionally prepare reports for external publication.

Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies.

Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering
reports, technical papers and articles.

Additional Duties
 
  • Provide design engineering staff augmentation support to SRNS.
  • Primary responsibilities include engineering analysis, walkdowns, design development and generation of design output documents including but not limited \to: P&IDs; Control Logics; Loop Diagrams; Instrument Indices; Setpoint Lists; Instrument and Control Valve Specifications; DCS and PLC Design; Instrument Location and Installation Design; Panel Layouts; and Vendor Document Review.
  • Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures.  Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.


Additional Education

BS Degree in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, I&C Engineering, or current registration as a Professional Engineer in one of the above disciplines.

Additional Experience Qualifications 

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The following experience/skills are required for this position:
 
  • Candidate must demonstrate ten (10) years of direct I&C design experience (within the last 15 years) in the nuclear or process chemical industry.
  • Candidate must demonstrate design experience with process control instrumentation, PLCs and distributed control systems.
  • Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software is required.

Additional Work Requirements

Candidate must be able to perform weekly field walk downs of the job site for the engineering work being performed. These walk downs may involve construction sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress, walking for distances of over half a mile, climbing ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

Education: PhD degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5 plus years’ experience, OR a MS degree with 8 plus years’ experience; or BS and 10 years’ experience.


UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business.  An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.  UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.

UDR offers 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-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

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