Principal Technical Advisor - CGD - 1585

EGS•Aiken, SC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

EGS, Inc. is seeking a senior-level Principal Technical Advisor specializing in Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) to provide technical expertise and advisory support for the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) project at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, South Carolina. The advisor will serve as a CGD subject matter expert, supporting qualification of applicable Safety Class and Safety Significant (SC/SS) structures, systems, and components (SSCs), and providing guidance on CGD planning, qualification decisions, technical documentation, and complex engineering and operational challenges. The role works with multidisciplinary project teams, engineering personnel, management, and technical stakeholders to support technical rigor and compliance with project requirements. It includes technical leadership and advisory support for engineering, project planning, technical reviews, program improvements, corrective actions, and resolution of complex technical issues. The position is part-time contract work for 500 hours, with specific hours based on project requirements and occasional business travel potentially required. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance and satisfy site access and security requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a physical science discipline, such as Chemistry, Physics, or Biology, or an engineering discipline, such as Chemical, Nuclear, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
Approximately 15–20 years of relevant professional experience, preferably on nuclear-related assignments, including direct operations management.
Advanced technical knowledge in one or more relevant areas, such as analytical chemistry, radiochemistry, nondestructive examination, reactor physics, statistics, or nuclear facility operations.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and resolve complex technical, engineering, or operational challenges.
Experience providing technical guidance and recommendations to engineering or operational management.
Ability to work independently and provide leadership on multidisciplinary technical assignments.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
Ability to prepare, evaluate, and review technical reports, procedures, and supporting documentation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance and satisfy applicable site access and security requirements.

Nice To Haves

A Master's or PhD degree; an advanced degree may proportionally reduce the required years of experience.
Degrees in Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science may be considered for some technical assignments when accompanied by substantial relevant experience.
Extensive nuclear-industry experience with Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD).
Experience developing, reviewing, or implementing Commercial Grade Dedication plans.
Experience supporting qualification of Safety Class and Safety Significant structures, systems, and components.
Experience supporting nuclear facility engineering, procurement, quality assurance, or component qualification activities.
Previous experience supporting Department of Energy (DOE) or National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) projects.
Familiarity with nuclear quality assurance requirements and technical documentation.
Experience supporting major nuclear construction, modernization, or facility operations projects.
Strong knowledge of engineering processes, operational systems, and administrative requirements.
Previous experience in facility operations and maintenance, engineering, project planning, scheduling, procurement, or related technical functions.
Substantial management or technical leadership experience.
Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
Strong computer skills and experience using technical and administrative software applications.

Responsibilities

Provide Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) subject matter expertise to support the SRPPF project team.
Support qualification of applicable Safety Class and Safety Significant structures, systems, and components.
Assist with developing and technically reviewing Commercial Grade Dedication plans.
Provide technical guidance on SSC qualification decisions and participate in meetings involving CGD activities, technical requirements, and qualification issues.
Evaluate complex technical challenges, recommend solutions, and support technical decision-making in alignment with project requirements.
Provide expert guidance on complex engineering, operational, and programmatic issues, including cost-effective solutions to challenges arising from changing requirements.
Define and conduct technical investigations to resolve complex technical problems.
Evaluate emerging technologies, engineering methods, and technical approaches that may improve project performance.
Provide technical input on Authorization Basis documents, engineering reports, and program-level procedures.
Review technical issues and recommend corrective actions and process improvements.
Ensure assigned technical activities comply with applicable policies, procedures, and technical requirements.
Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams and support project planning, technical scope development, and changing program requirements.
Participate in strategic initiatives involving engineering, operational performance, and technical program improvements.
Assist in resolving technical issues affecting project schedules, budgets, and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate with engineering, quality assurance, operations, and project management personnel.
Support technical evaluations, project-level decision-making, project reviews, and technical coordination meetings.
Serve as a senior technical resource to engineering teams, project leadership, and organizational management.
Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and qualification decisions to stakeholders, and interact with internal and external organizations regarding assigned technical matters.
Work independently with limited direction while coordinating with project leadership.
Maintain a commitment to nuclear safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; identify concerns and recommend corrective actions.
Follow established safety procedures, policies, and site requirements; promote a safety-conscious work environment and exercise stop-work authority when necessary.