Project Associate Jobs in Aiken, SC (NOW HIRING)

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking Engineers, at all levels to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site.

Experience Levels Available:

Entry-level Associate Engineer

Engineer II

Senior Engineer I

Senior Engineer III

The Engineer implements solutions to mechanical, chemical, electrical and/or nuclear needs to meet standards set by the Department of Energy (DOE) for the Savannah River Mission Completion project.

Associate Engineer/Engineer II job responsibilities:

• Develop conventional engineering and scientific solutions to technical tasks or project objectives. Learn SRMC and specific Department systems, methodologies, and requirements for accomplishing tasks. Assist more senior engineering personnel in performing related activities in more complex tasks.
• Accept delegated technical responsibility for a limited phase of a scientific or engineering program. Support engineers or scientists performing related phases of a program.
• Assist in studies, development, testing and analysis of designs, processes, or procedures related to a limited phase of a system or program.

Additional responsibilities at the Senior Engineer level:

• Plan and develop conventional engineering and scientific solutions for technical problems or project objectives using SRMC engineering methodologies and requirements.  Assist more senior engineering personnel in performing related activities on more complex tasks.
• Assume technical responsibility for one or more phases of a program and/or ownership for unit operations within processing facilities.  Collaborate with colleagues to provide innovative improvements to the existing processes.
• Specific job responsibilities many involve the following assignments:  project engineering support, facility engineering support, process flow sheet analysis and development, procurement requirements and specifications development, technical calculations and reviews, design reviews, safety analysis development, and commercial grade dedication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities at the Senior Engineer III level:

• Provides innovative methods or solutions on a diverse range of highly complex problems that require in-depth analysis of multiple tangible and intangible factors and the creative use of established methods.
• Collaborates with colleagues across the company including senior management and periodically with outside stakeholders/organizations (e.g. DOE, regulators, affiliates).
• Serves as the primary technical contact on large projects and collaborates with site industry experts as well as service, material and technology providers.
• Design Authority (DA) responsible for maintaining assigned systems, structures, and/or components (SSCs) for assigned area and/or function.
• Ensures system configurations are managed safely and effectively.
• Maintains consistency between the Safety Basis/Technical Baseline and facility physical configurations.
• Monitors and tracks the status of assigned systems.
• Provides Operations assistance determining equipment operability, correcting out of specification conditions, and evaluating questionable data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Candidate(s) selected to receive an offer will be offered the position level commensurate with their education, experience, and qualifications.

To qualify for the Associate Engineer position:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university with expected graduation by August 31, 2026 (applicant must include expected graduation date on resume)

To qualify for all other Engineering positions:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university with years of relevant professional engineering experience

Additional Information:

Candidate(s) selected to receive an offer will be offered the position level commensurate with their education, experience, and qualifications.

• Knowledge of advanced engineering principles and practices to develop appropriate outputs
• Working knowledge of National Codes and Standards
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a changing environment with multiple demands and priorities
• Good organizational and communication skills. Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Sound technical knowledge base of discipline’s standard concepts, principles, and techniques with the ability to apply formal training
• Ability to perform walkdowns
• GPA of 2.8 or higher (please list GPA in the profile)

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities.  https://www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com

Savannah River Mission Completion offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs. 

Highlights of our plans include:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
• Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
• Health Savings Account
• Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and Accident Coverage
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

SRMC is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.