Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Design Specialist (Safeguards & Security) opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Application Deadline: 11/10/25 (by Noon ET)

Principal Design Specialist (Safeguards & Security)-

Duties:

• Develop designs for complex systems.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Participate in the development of design standards and procedures.
• Perform technical review of design documents and specifications.
• Development of complex designs using creative and innovative approaches.
• Apply technical experience in field of specialization to resolve complex problems.
• Provide leadership in the development of construction installation specifications, procurement specifications, and associated bid analysis.
• Incorporate advanced technical practices and creative solutions in resolving field problems and nonconformance reports.
• Perform in-depth analyses of advanced technical concepts and devises new approaches to technical problems.
• Provide lead role over design team members for very complex tasks.

 Education/Yrs. of Experience:

• An associate’s degree in a technical discipline and at least 12 - 14 years’ work experience OR 14 -18 years of practical work experience.

Required Skills:

• Requires an in-depth knowledge of engineering systems, applications, calculations, materials, construction methods, and relevant computer applications. 
• Apply advanced principles and practices in engineering to resolve problems identified by construction organizations in a timely manner.
• Up to date with new technologies and hardware in the industry is necessary.
• Fourteen (14) years of recent safeguards and security design experience with an emphasis in physical security design. (Experience shall include knowledge of the technical, physical, and operational aspects of standard physical security system components such as sensors, door hardware, cameras, infrared detectors, access control card readers, network switches, fiber optic routers, etc.)
• Knowledge in application of NEC code requirements.
• Must have the ability to produce quality documents with attention to detail.
• Must be able to perform 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 over a half mile, climbing ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience.
• Previous experience with the DOE Electronic Safeguards and Security System (E3S) and Argus.
• Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software.
• Possessed a 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 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.

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