Senior Design Specialist A- 3D PDS Plant Specialist

UDR Consulting Inc•Aiken, SC

About The Position

UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Design Specialist A-3D PDS Plant Specialist opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site. Senior Design Specialist A- 3D PDS Plant Specialist Close Date: 2/05/2026 Job # 1503 DUTIES 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 3D-PDS Plant Designer staff augmentation support to SRNS Primary responsibilities include: - Engineering analysis - - - - - 3D Modeling using Plant Design System (PDS) “Piping and Equipment” software, design development, and generation of design output documents Prepare, review and approve design change forms Disposition nonconformance reports Review vendor documents and incorporate into 3D models Resolve construction issues Additional Education Formal training in Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling Additional Experience Qualifications The following experience/skills are required for this position: - Demonstrate 10 years of experience as a Plant Designer in nuclear or process chemical industry, with a minimum of 5 years of experience working at one or more DOE facilities and a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a nuclear industry/facility. Demonstrate experience with site layouts, piping layouts, electrical commodity details, HVAC duct and equipment layouts, material handling, and vendor document reviews. Significant experience using PDS “Piping and Equipment” software Candidate must demonstrate a working knowledge of National Codes and Standards for design such as ASME B31.3 and NFPA 101. The following qualifications are preferred for this position: - Previous SRS design experience. Additional Work Requirements Candidate 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. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Education: An associates degree in a technical discipline and at least 10 - 12 years work experience or 12 - 16 years of practical work experience. Experience/Skills: 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. 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. UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities. UDR also supports a drug-free work environment. UDR offers 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-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1. https://udrconsultingincorporated.applytojob.com/apply/

Requirements

Demonstrate 10 years of experience as a Plant Designer in nuclear or process chemical industry, with a minimum of 5 years of experience working at one or more DOE facilities and a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a nuclear industry/facility.
Demonstrate experience with site layouts, piping layouts, electrical commodity details, HVAC duct and equipment layouts, material handling, and vendor document reviews.
Significant experience using PDS “Piping and Equipment” software
Candidate must demonstrate a working knowledge of National Codes and Standards for design such as ASME B31.3 and NFPA 101.
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.
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Previous SRS design experience.
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

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 3D-PDS Plant Designer staff augmentation support to SRNS
Engineering analysis
3D Modeling using Plant Design System (PDS) “Piping and Equipment” software, design development, and generation of design output documents
Prepare, review and approve design change forms
Disposition nonconformance reports
Review vendor documents and incorporate into 3D models
Resolve construction issues

Benefits

paid time off
medical
dental
life
vision
disability insurance
a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1

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