Lead Engineering & Technical Support Advisor

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Lead Engineering & Technical Support Advisor opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC (90% Remote, 10% onsite)

Application Deadline: 03/06/25 (noon ET)

Lead Engineering & Technical Support Advisor-

Duties

• Provide advanced expertise, and support to SRNS operations to resolve very broad to abstract technical issues having division and/or site wide implications.
• Specific support provided will differ according to assignment, but will generally include directing, planning, developing, implementing, and administering technical operations related programs.
• Ensure technical aspects of operations or maintenance programs are in compliance with governing directives.
• Responsible for directing, planning, developing, implementing, and budgeting for various technical functions in support of the pre-conceptual design, construction, and start-up of process and testing facilities.
• Interface and negotiate with vendors to resolve equipment, services, staffing, and technical related issues.
• Evaluate and analyze equipment, instruments, and procedures needed to upgrade operations programs.
• Evaluate, test, and procure new equipment and instruments in support of assigned operations programs.
• Ensure technical aspects of operations programs are in compliance with applicable laws, standards, and DOE Orders.
• Serve on various committees regarding standardization of equipment, instrumentation, processes, and training in support of SRNS and DOE operations programs.
• Direct daily activity of other engineering and technical support specialists and serve as an area point of contact or subject matter expert for the most complex technical issues.
• Assist less experienced personnel with more difficult aspects of work and provide guidance to less senior employees to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies.
• Demonstrate cost and schedule awareness through timely completion of assigned tasks and projects.
  
  

Education/Yrs. Of Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred with a minimum of 8 - 12 years of related experience. An Associate's degree and 12 - 15 years of practical experience would substitute for the higher degree requirement. A high school diploma and 15 - 20 additional years of practical experience would also be considered equivalent
  
  

Required Skills/Experience

• Provide advanced expertise, and support to SRNS operations to resolve very broad to abstract technical issues having division and/or site wide implications.
• Specific support provided will differ according to assignment, but will generally include directing, planning, developing, implementing, and administering technical operations related programs.
• Ensure technical aspects of operations or maintenance programs are in compliance with governing directives.
• Evaluate and analyze equipment, instruments, and procedures needed to upgrade operations programs.
• Evaluate, test, and procure new equipment and instruments in support of assigned operations programs.
• Ensure technical aspects of operations programs are in compliance with applicable laws, standards, and DOE Orders
• Direct daily activity of other engineering and technical support specialists and serve as an area point of contact or subject matter expert for the most complex technical issues.
• Assist less experienced personnel with more difficult aspects of work and provide guidance to less senior employees to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years.
• Extensive knowledge in FileMaker Pro
  
  

Other Job Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Will be required to travel onsite 3x/year
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance (an active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties).
  
  

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