New 
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER / ARCHITECT
 UDR Consulting | |
paid time off
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 United States, South Carolina, Aiken | |
 May 23, 2025 | |
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UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a PRINCIPAL ENGINEER / ARCHITECT opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER / ARCHITECT Close Date: 5/30/2025 Job # 1389 DUTIES (GENERAL) 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. 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. DUTIES (SPECIFIC FOR THE POSTING) Provide architectural staff augmentation services. Primary responsibilities include analysis of existing facilities and space planning; development of design criteria, facility conceptual design, and construction drawings; fire protection design including fire barriers and penetration seals; coordination with structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines; materials research and specification development; building code research, analysis, and compliance; preparation of CSI specifications; vendor document reviews, construction oversight, and project closeout. Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Education: 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. Education (Specific for the Posting): BS Degree in Architecture and 10+ years' recent architectural experience in design and analysis of nuclear or industrial facilities. Experience/Skills: The following experience/skills are required for this position: * Industrial experience in facility layout design for industrial type equipment and manufacturing * Commercial practice experience * Familiarity with National Codes and Standards such as IBC, AISC (ASD and LRFD), ACI, AWS, NFPA, OSHA, CFR and ABA. * Working knowledge of NFPA Life Safety Code 101 * Knowledge of preparation of Construction Specification Institute (CSI) formatted specifications. * Passive Fire Protection Design Skills - Fire Barriers/Penetration Seals * Working knowledge of STAAD. * Working knowledge of MicroStation CADD (AutoCAD experience with willingness to learn MicroStation is acceptable.) 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 of ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing. OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Possession of an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (SPECIFIC FOR THE POSTING) Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience Familiarity with the processes and procedures for providing engineering support to SRS facilities. Facility security architectural experience. Familiarity with cost estimating and quantity takeoffs. Architectural Registration 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. https://udrconsultingincorporated.applytojob.com/apply/ | |