Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Aiken, SC

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Electrical Design Engineer opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Application Deadline: 07/08/25 (by Noon ET)

Principal Electrical Design Engineer-

Duties:

Provide engineering analysis, construction support, walkdowns, design development and generation of design output documents including but not limited to: Single Line Drawings; Electrical Equipment Lists; Control System Design; Control Schematics and Connection Diagrams; Electrical Equipment Specifications; Bulk Material Specifications; Circuit/Raceway/Wiring/Connection Design; Grounding; Heat Tracing; Fire Detection; Short Circuit Calculations; Arc Flash Incident Energy Analysis; Load Flow Analysis; and Electrical System Sizing Calculations.

Dene 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 eld of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical elds, 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 dicult 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 applications of existing engineering or scientific principles.

Evaluate the results of programs and prepare 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 identied by management.

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 eld through leadership in local technical societies.

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

Education/Yrs. Of Experience:

Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years' experience OR a MS with 8+ years' experience OR a BS with 10+ years' experience or more.

Skills/Experience:

Ten (10) years of design experience in the nuclear or chemical process industry and possess a working knowledge of NEC, IES, NFPA, IEEE, and OSHA requirements.

Must have experience using software (preferably ETAP) to generate electrical system calculations.

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 of ladders to access remote areas, dressing out in protective clothing and environments where a respirator is required).

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience.

Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software.

Possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years.

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.