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Nuclear Electrical Design Engineer III

Hartsville, SC · On-site

$86 - $88/hr

ReNuke Services is seeking a Nuclear Electrical Design Engineer III for our client's site in Hartsville, SC! DESCRIPTION: Workers at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of ...

Airswift

Electrical Design Engineer

Seneca, SC · On-site

Initial 1-year contract Location: Seneca, SC Schedule: 4/10 ( A hybrid or in-office work setup is preferred) Position Overview Seeking a P&C Switchyard Engineer (SME) for a Nuclear Electrical Design ...

NuScale Power, LLC

Manager, Nuclear Design

Nuclear Design is specifically oriented toward deployment of existing, licensed design capabilities ... Provide technical direction and day-to-day management for engineering staff performing core design ...

Protingent

Nuclear Methods Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$52 - $85/hr

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Nuclear Methods Engineer opportunity. Job Responsibilities: * Create formal documentation of nuclear methods software requirements, design, implementation ...

Parsons

Design Manager - Nuclear Facilities

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$134K - $241K/yr

Managing all engineering and design efforts for all disciplines required to complete assigned ... Supporting pre-contract and business development efforts as required, serving as technical ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract nuclear design engineer in the United States is $85.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82.69 and $93.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Nuclear Design Engineer vs Contract Nuclear Safety Analyst?

AspectContract Nuclear Design EngineerContract Nuclear Safety Analyst
Required CredentialsEngineering degree, PE license often preferredEngineering or science degree, certifications like NSPE or NEA beneficial
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, nuclear plant projects, engineering firmsRegulatory agencies, nuclear facilities, safety compliance teams
Employer & Industry UsagePower plants, engineering consultancies, nuclear manufacturersRegulatory bodies, nuclear operators, safety consulting firms

The Contract Nuclear Design Engineer focuses on creating and optimizing nuclear plant designs, while the Contract Nuclear Safety Analyst emphasizes evaluating safety protocols and ensuring regulatory compliance. Both roles require engineering expertise but differ in their primary responsibilities within the nuclear industry.

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Infographic showing various Contract Nuclear Design Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $177,000 per year, or $85.1 per hour.

Radiological/Nuclear Design Engineer

Aiken, SC • On-site

Edgewater Technical Associates
Facilities Support Services • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Radiological/Nuclear Design Engineer opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.
Work Location: Aiken, SC
Radiological/Nuclear Design Engineer-
The Radiological / Nuclear Design Engineer supports design changes affecting shielding, contamination control, radiological monitoring, access control, and dose reduction features in a radioactive processing environment.
Duties:
  • Perform or support radiological design evaluations for shielding, dose, contamination control, and monitoring impacts.
  • Review design changes for effects on access control, confinement zones, monitoring locations, and ALARA objectives.
  • Coordinate with ventilation, structural, I&C, and process engineering to incorporate radiological design requirements.
  • Support design reviews, hazards reviews, and readiness activities.
  • Recommend design features that improve worker protection and reduce radiological exposure.

Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience in nuclear, radiological, or shielding-related engineering work.
  • Knowledge of radiation protection and contamination control fundamentals.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting design changes in radiological or nuclear facilities.
  • Familiarity with ALARA principles and radiation monitoring systems.

Other Job Requirements:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater's experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer 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- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.
View all Edgewater job opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers

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