Senior Design Specialist - A (2D Electrical Designer)

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc.•Aiken, SC

About The Position

Seeking a Senior Design Specialist - A (2D Electrical Designer) to support our federal government client in Aiken, SC. Application Deadline: Thursday, 04/2/2026 at 5:00 PM EST. The Contractor will develop designs for complex engineering systems. Prepare drawings and technical reports. Participate in the development of design standards and procedures. Perform technical review of design documents and specifications. Provide engineering services support to construction activities. Prepare and review design standards and procedures Prepare construction installation specifications and details Prepare procurement specifications and bid analysis Review and approve Design Change Forms Resolve existing design discrepancies with the most cost effective approach to meet design criteria Initiate Design Change Forms and coordinate with Subcontractors or other responsible group for approval/incorporation Provide dispositions to Nonconformance Reports and Field Problem Memos by determining a solution to the condition which will satisfy design criteria Perform inspections by facilities, systems, or components as required for proper evaluation of conditions Review construction procedures to ensure compliance with design engineering criteria and applicable codes Perform in-depth analyses of advanced technical concepts and devises new approaches to technical problems Additional Duties: Provide Electrical Designer staff augmentation support to SRNS Primary duties include design development, and generation of design output documents in the following areas: Equipment Layout, Grounding, Raceway Layout, Lighting Systems, and Schematics, Connection and Wiring Diagrams Design services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS Work Hours: A 40-hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10’s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80’s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager. Anticipated Work Schedule: 6:45 am - 5:15 pm, Mon-Thur. 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.

Requirements

Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties
Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems
Possesses strong personal computer skills
Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties
Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems
Requires an in-depth knowledge of engineering systems, applications, calculations, materials, construction methods, and relevant computer applications
Applies advanced principles and practices in engineering to resolve problems identified by construction organizations in a timely manner
Continued updating on new technologies and hardware in the industry is necessary
Must demonstrate working knowledge of National Census Codes and Standards for electrical design such as IEC, NEC, NFPA, NEMA, IEEE, and OSHA
Required work experience shall include at least 8 years of experience as an Electrical Designer
Significant recent, within the last 5 years, experience with 2D MicroStation Computer Aided Drafting and Design is required
Must have the ability to produce quality documents with attention to detail
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 ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing
An associates degree in a technical discipline and at least 10 - 12 years work experience OR
12 - 16 years of practical work experience
Requires an in-depth knowledge of engineering systems, applications, calculations, materials, construction methods, and relevant computer applications
Applies advanced principles and practices in engineering to resolve problems identified by construction organizations in a timely manner.
Continued updating on new technologies and hardware in the industry is necessary
Formal training in Computer Aided Design is preferred
US Citizenship is required to perform this government contract
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance

Nice To Haves

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years
Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience and familiarity with the processes and procedures for providing engineering support to SRS facilities

Responsibilities

Develop designs for complex engineering systems
Prepare drawings and technical reports
Participate in the development of design standards and procedures
Perform technical review of design documents and specifications
Provide engineering services support to construction activities
Prepare and review design standards and procedures
Prepare construction installation specifications and details
Prepare procurement specifications and bid analysis
Review and approve Design Change Forms
Resolve existing design discrepancies with the most cost effective approach to meet design criteria
Initiate Design Change Forms and coordinate with Subcontractors or other responsible group for approval/incorporation
Provide dispositions to Nonconformance Reports and Field Problem Memos by determining a solution to the condition which will satisfy design criteria
Perform inspections by facilities, systems, or components as required for proper evaluation of conditions
Review construction procedures to ensure compliance with design engineering criteria and applicable codes
Perform in-depth analyses of advanced technical concepts and devises new approaches to technical problems
Provide Electrical Designer staff augmentation support to SRNS
Primary duties include design development, and generation of design output documents in the following areas: Equipment Layout, Grounding, Raceway Layout, Lighting Systems, and Schematics, Connection and Wiring Diagrams
Design services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures