Startup Engineering Specialist

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Startup Engineering Specialist opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Application Deadline: 03/10/25 (by Noon ET)

Startup Engineering Specialist-

Duties

• Plans, coordinates and executes difficult specialized assignments within a type of facility or type of process for startup, operations, maintenance and testing.
• Apply specialized knowledge of startup methods to the solution of specific problems.
• Provides the resolution of technical questions arising in the area of specialty.
• Uses advanced startup engineering techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of related sciences and disciplines.
• Receives operational supervision and technical assignments from the Manager of Startup or, a Startup Engineering Manager.
• Provide technical advice and counsel on specific assignments.
• Develop and evaluate plans and criteria within a discipline or specialty for a variety of project activities.
• Interpret new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria and performance data relating to a specialty.
• Provide input and participates in special technical education and training programs as directed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge within area of expertise regarding new concepts, approaches and solutions to problems.
• Assist in project design reviews and project operations manual preparation.
• Prepare and give presentations to management and others as directed.
• Assist in the preparation of contract proposals.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to subordinates and project personnel as assigned.
• Perform field consulting services as required.
  
  

Education/Years Of Experience

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline plus Experience/Skills: 8 - 10 years practical work experience in startup, operations, maintenance or testing and basic knowledge of pertinent industry or regulatory standards. Some knowledge of construction or field engineering, of engineering systems, and applications of startup/test methods. Some knowledge of code, mathematics, or computers. Basic skill in communications. The above is normally acquired through a recognized degree in an engineering, technical, or scientific discipline from an accredited college or university, a U. S. Military curriculum specialized courses in a technical field, or 12 - 18 years of practical work experience in startup, operations maintenance or testing or other relevant work experience in design engineering, field engineering, or construction to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.
  
  

Required Skills

• Personnel shall have technical knowledge of Commissioning/Startup Testing, including experience working in the following technical areas/labor categories: Conduct of Startup Testing, Design reviews Procedure development Test Execution.
• Demonstrated previous experience with the use and implementation of Manual 5E, Startup Test Program, and related directives and standards, or an equivalent Commissioning/Startup program.
• Demonstrated previous experience in developing, reviewing, approval and presenting Technical Work Documents/Commissioning Test Procedures.
• Demonstrated personal accountability for facility/project schedules, deadlines, budgets, and the safe performance of work.
• Demonstrated a minimum of 1 year of recent testing experience through support of the Department of Energy (DOE) or the commercial nuclear industry.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Commissioning/Startup testing execution qualification(s) Level II or III (per ASME NQA-1 test program)
  
  

Other Job Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• 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.

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