Senior Design Specialist A

Omega Technical Services • Aiken, SC

2d • $185,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Senior Design Specialist A to support ongoing operations in Aiken, SC. This position plays a vital role in advancing critical mission objectives within a highly regulated and technically demanding environment.
As a trusted partner to government agencies and national laboratories, Omega Technical Services supports some of the nation's most complex and high-impact programs. Through these strategic collaborations, Omega contributes directly to the strength, security, and sustainability of the U.S. Nuclear Security Enterprise.

Requirements

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug and breath alcohol test, along with a Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• An associates degree in a technical discipline and at least 10 - 12 years work experience
• 12- 16 years of practical work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of an active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years is preferred.
• Previous DOE/NNSA work experience.
• Formal training in Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling
• Previous SRS design experience.
• Significant experience using Hexagon’s S3D software, Piping, Equipment and HVAC modules is 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees