Principal Engineer – Structural Design Engineer
UDR Consulting IncAiken, SC
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Engineer-Structural Design Engineer opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.Principal Engineer – Structural Design EngineerClose Date: 09/23/2026Job # 1575DUTIES 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. 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.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. 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 Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.Additional Duties
- Provide design and construction oversight of structural engineering tasks to SRNS. Structural engineering tasks include:
- Analysis of structural systems for both static and dynamic loads using manual computation and computer programs
- Design of concrete structures; design of steel, aluminum, stainless steel, timber and composite structures
- Foundation and anchorage design
- Structural analysis for impact, overpressure, and other accident conditions
- Preparation of CSI specifications; and review of vendor documents
- Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.
- The following experience/qualifications are required for this position:
- Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in design and analysis of nuclear or industrial facilities.
- Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of STAAD.
- Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of National Codes and Standards such as IBC, AISC (ASD and LRFD), ACI, AWS, NFPA, and OSHA.
- The following experience/qualifications are preferred for this position:
- Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software is preferred.
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UDR Consulting Inc is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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UDR Consulting Inc offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Family/Dependent Health, Paid Vacation, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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