Principal Engineer

COMPA Industries•Aiken, SC

5d•$80 - $90•Onsite

About The Position

Principal Engineer (Engineering Training Focus) Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for an onsite Principal Engineer position at the Savannah River Site (SRS). Pay: $80–$90/hr Location: Savannah River Site, SC (90% Onsite / 10% Remote) Schedule: Part-time (up to 32 hours/week, flexible) Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required 🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying Candidates must have: An advanced degree in engineering or related science discipline (PhD + 5+ years, MS + 8+ years, or BS + 10+ years of relevant experience). Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver technical classroom training within an engineering or technical environment. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to qualify for and maintain Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Instructor status across multiple training topics. Applicants lacking technical training delivery experience, engineering expertise, or the ability to function as an SME/instructor will not be considered. Impact As a Principal Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the engineering workforce at Savannah River Site by developing and delivering high-quality technical training programs. Your expertise will directly influence engineering performance, safety, compliance, and operational excellence across mission-critical DOE programs. You will serve as a technical authority and mentor, ensuring knowledge transfer and continuous improvement within engineering teams.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required
PhD + 5+ years, MS + 8+ years, or BS + 10+ years of engineering experience
Demonstrated experience delivering technical training or instruction
Strong communication and presentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Ability to qualify as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)/Instructor

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SRS engineering manuals, procedures, and standards
Prior teaching, instructional, or curriculum development experience
Previous Savannah River Site (SRS) experience
DOE or nuclear industry background

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver technical classroom training for engineering personnel
Qualify and maintain SME/Instructor status across multiple engineering topics
Create, update, and maintain training materials, curriculum, and documentation
Translate complex engineering concepts into structured, effective training content
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff
Support workforce development and knowledge transfer initiatives
Present technical information to engineers, leadership, and trainees
Ensure alignment with DOE and SRS engineering standards, procedures, and programs
Support continuous improvement of engineering training processes
Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements