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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical design authority in the United States is $80,265.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $92,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Technical Design Authority vs Technical Architect?

AspectTechnical Design AuthorityTechnical Architect
ResponsibilitiesOversees technical standards, reviews designs, ensures consistency across projectsDesigns technical solutions, creates architecture frameworks, guides development teams
Required CredentialsTypically requires technical certifications, experience in system designOften holds certifications like TOGAF, cloud architecture, or similar
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with project teams, stakeholders, and governance bodiesWorks closely with development teams, product managers, and stakeholders

The Technical Design Authority focuses on maintaining technical standards and governance, while the Technical Architect concentrates on designing technical solutions and architecture. Both roles require strong technical expertise and certifications, but their primary focus differs: governance versus solution design.

What does a technical design authority do?

A Technical Design Authority (TDA) is responsible for reviewing, approving, and guiding technical designs and architecture within a project or organization. They ensure that technical solutions align with standards, best practices, and business requirements, often working closely with development teams and stakeholders. TDAs typically possess strong technical expertise and may use tools like design documentation and modeling to evaluate solutions.

What is the role of a technical design authority?

A technical design authority (TDA) is responsible for overseeing and approving technical designs and architecture within a project or organization. They ensure that technical solutions align with standards, best practices, and business requirements, often reviewing designs created by engineering teams and providing guidance on complex technical issues.

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Senior Project Design Authority Engineer

Aiken, SC • On-site

Savannah River National Laboratory
Scientific Research and Development Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Savannah River National Laboratoryexternal

$84K - $109K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description


The Project Design Authority Engineer will serve as the technical authority for facility and infrastructure modification projects, ensuring engineering rigor, safety basis alignment, disciplined conduct of engineering, and configuration management across SRNL's Operations & Facilities portfolio.
This role provides technical oversight, supports project execution, and serves as a key interface among facility operations, nuclear safety, engineering programs, and external oversight organizations.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as Design Authority for assigned systems, facilities, and project scopes, ensuring all modifications comply with engineering standards, safety documentation, design basis requirements, and DOE regulations.
  • Review and approve engineering documents, technical reports, calculations, design packages, and configuration management changes.
  • Provide technical guidance during project planning, design development, hazard analysis, construction, testing, and turnover.
  • Ensure alignment with SRNL's Conduct of Engineering Program and applicable DOE Orders, codes, and standards.
  • Maintain strict adherence to Safety Basis, Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), and nuclear safety management principles.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Nuclear & Criticality Safety, Project Engineering, and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain facility safety and reliability.
  • Support multi-disciplinary project teams during design, review, and execution phases, including coordination with SRNS, DOE-SR, design agencies, and subcontracted engineering organizations.
  • Participate in readiness reviews, operational assessments, hazard control decision making, and design change evaluations.
  • Provide mentorship, technical input, and subject-matter guidance within the engineering organization.
  • Serve as Design Authority for assigned systems, facilities, and project scopes, ensuring all modifications comply with engineering standards, safety documentation, design basis requirements, and DOE regulations.
  • Review and approve engineering documents, technical reports, calculations, design packages, and configuration management changes.
  • Provide technical guidance during project planning, design development, hazard analysis, construction, testing, and turnover.
  • Ensure alignment with SRNL's Conduct of Engineering Program and applicable DOE Orders, codes, and standards.
  • Maintain strict adherence to Safety Basis, Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), and nuclear safety management principles.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Nuclear & Criticality Safety, Project Engineering, and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain facility safety and reliability.
  • Support multi-disciplinary project teams during design, review, and execution phases, including coordination with SRNS, DOE-SR, design agencies, and subcontracted engineering organizations.
  • Participate in readiness reviews, operational assessments, hazard control decision making, and design change evaluations.
  • Provide mentorship, technical input, and subject-matter guidance within the engineering organization.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, Civil, Chemical, or related field).
  • Minimum 7-10 years engineering experience, preferably in DOE, nuclear, or highly regulated environments.
  • Demonstrated experience as a system engineer, design authority, or safety basis engineer in facility or infrastructure projects.
  • Strong knowledge of DOE Orders (e.g., 420.1C, 426.2), nuclear safety management, safety analysis methodologies, and configuration management principles.
  • Ability to evaluate complex technical issues, make authoritative engineering decisions, and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with operations, safety, management, and external agencies.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license.
  • Experience in nuclear facility operations, safety basis development, or implementation.
  • Familiarity with SRNL, SRS procedures, and Conduct of Engineering processes.
  • Experience leading or supporting design/build projects, facility upgrades, or major equipment installations.

About Us
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
*Benefits vary based upon employment status
  • Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
  • Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
  • AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
  • Savings & Investment plan:
    • Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
    • Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
  • Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
  • Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the "About" tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

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