Senior Fellow Engineer-Structural Mechanics SME

Edgewater Technical Associates•Aiken, SC

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Fellow Engineer - Structural Mechanics SME opportunity to support the Savannah River Site. Work Location: Aiken, SC Application Deadline: 11/18/25 (by Noon ET) Senior Fellow Engineer-Structural Mechanics SME- Duties: Initiate own technical programs, solve complex technical problems using both internal and external knowledge databases, bring high technical credibility in field of expertise to the organization, recognize all aspects of SRNS needs in field of expertise, lead teams to solve complex technical problems. Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources within the company to resolve complex problems. Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning. Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional area of technical expertise. Recommend engineering/ technical research programs for others in group and assist in that planning. Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise, be responsive to organization needs in answering complex problems where judgment also has to be applied, organize and lead task teams to solve problems and fully utilize technical resources within the company, at assist in solutions. Identify technical areas where individual special knowledge can solve complex technical programs of interest to the company and DOE, take much initiative in this effort. Is often ahead of management in recognizing need. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for department. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements. Communicate results verbally and in manuscript form. Represent the company and SRS in technical areas to oversight groups and professional societies. May mentor less senior professionals in communication skills. Maintain technical expertise and bring credibility to the organization through recognition as a technical expert by the company and DOE through such activities as internal and external technical reports and/or publications, involvement in national professional organizations and contributing significantly toward attaining the Site mission and goals. Mentor less senior professionals as a means of transferring technical knowledge and insight. Recommend engineering and technology research, development and application programs for others and assist in the planning of such programs.

Requirements

An advance degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience - A Ph.D. degree and about 12+ years' experience, OR a MS degree and 15+ years' experience OR a BS degree and about 18+ years' experience OR current registration as a Professional Engineer in one of these disciplines. (Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering.)
Has mastered technical field, is recognized as internal expert, has depth of knowledge to tackle any problem in field.
Contributes to advancing knowledge.
Significant experience in pressure equipment (piping and pipeline systems, vessels, and tanks), design, analysis, qualification, inspection, fitness-for-service and integrity management, failure analysis and repairs of systems and components in the nuclear power and the process industries, and in the DOE complex.
Must be able to perform 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 over a half mile, climbing ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing).
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance (active DOE clearance not initially required to perform assigned duties).

Nice To Haves

Previous SRS Design Engineering experience.
Possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years.

Responsibilities

Initiate own technical programs
Solve complex technical problems using both internal and external knowledge databases
Bring high technical credibility in field of expertise to the organization
Recognize all aspects of SRNS needs in field of expertise
Lead teams to solve complex technical problems
Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources within the company to resolve complex problems.
Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional area of technical expertise.
Recommend engineering/ technical research programs for others in group and assist in that planning.
Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise, be responsive to organization needs in answering complex problems where judgment also has to be applied, organize and lead task teams to solve problems and fully utilize technical resources within the company, at assist in solutions.
Identify technical areas where individual special knowledge can solve complex technical programs of interest to the company and DOE, take much initiative in this effort.
Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for department.
Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed.
Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements.
Communicate results verbally and in manuscript form.
Represent the company and SRS in technical areas to oversight groups and professional societies.
May mentor less senior professionals in communication skills.
Maintain technical expertise and bring credibility to the organization through recognition as a technical expert by the company and DOE through such activities as internal and external technical reports and/or publications, involvement in national professional organizations and contributing significantly toward attaining the Site mission and goals.
Mentor less senior professionals as a means of transferring technical knowledge and insight.
Recommend engineering and technology research, development and application programs for others and assist in the planning of such programs.