UDR is seeking qualified candidates for an Advisory Engineer– Project Engineer opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.
Close Date: 9/17/2026
Job #-1572
Initiate own technical programs and make recommendations to management on technical programs
based on analysis of customer needs and technology trends, reach solutions to the most complex
technical problems in field(s) of expertise and to influence solutions in neighboring disciplines.
Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical
fields, and use other technical resources in the company and external resources, 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 is recognized as having expertise
in a functional area of technical specialization. Recommend research programs for others in group and
assist in that planning. Develop solutions to the most complex technical problems in areas of expertise
and in adjacent technical fields, Influence technical direction of other parts of the department, acts as a
technical communicator across disciplines to optimize the creative solution of technical problems.
Conceive needed programs for self and for others in the department. Put needs in perspective with
regard to other technical needs at SRNS. Sponsor new ideas in the department Prepare plans including
schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for division. 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 manuscripts form. Report regularly the results and represent SRNS and SRS in technical areas to
oversight groups and professional societies. Mentor less senior professionals in communication
skills. Maintain excellent technical credibility by contributing significantly toward meeting Site missions
and goals which may be demonstrated by issuing reports, making presentations, and /or involvement in
national technical organizations. 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. Demonstrate commitment to TQ
concepts by active leadership leading to successful implementation of Division and Department TQ
Initiatives. Be a resource for TQ initiatives in Department and Division.
Education: Typically an advance degree and experience - PhD degree and about 15 years experience, MS
degree and 17 years experience, BS degree and about 21 years experience.
Experience/Skills:
Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. An
active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected
candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are
preferred.
Provide staff augmentation support to SRNS. Integrate and manage engineering activities
for assigned projects by assisting in establishing design criteria, resource forecasts,
schedules, and priorities. Provide project management tools and methods to assigned
projects and support development of future projects. Manage project tasks and deliver
results for cost and schedule of those tasks.
Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures. Programmatic
guidance will be provided by SRNS.
BS Degree in Engineering or current registration as a Professional Engineer
The following experience is required for this position: - Registered PE licensure in any state is strongly preferred.
The following experience is required for this position: - Providing overall engineering and design direction, leadership, and management for assigned projects and tasks.Integrating engineering resources for assigned projects by assisting in establishing design criteria, resource forecasts, schedules, and engineering tools for engineering tasks. Providing administrative guidance to leads and managers. Responsibilities for overall management, scheduling, and priority of the tasks and projects assigned. Managing the administration, document control, project controls, and quality engineering sections for all assigned projects through section supervisors. Resolving conflicts between project direction and technical direction from the functional managers. Participating in department and site-wide programmatic issues resolution and quality improvements. Responsibilities for creating a team through requesting, evaluating, and developing engineering expertise capable of achieving the objectives of the projects assigned. Evaluating tasks of subcontractors to ensure design output meets project technical, cost, and schedule objectives. Establishing baselines for design activities for all assigned projects and engineering work requests. Recommending to project managers, subcontractor authorizations for new work and changes to baselines. Evaluating project cost and schedule variances and implement corrective actions. Experience with EVMS tools. Reviewing cost accounts for procurement of engineered materials. Working with diverse teams to deliver results. Establishing projects' scope of work including assuring that there are firm customer requirements developed.
UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities. UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.
UDR offers 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-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
UDR Consulting, Inc. is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Woman Owned, Minority Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. UDR, located in Aiken, South Carolina, provides a full range of staff augmentation services including engineering, professional, technical, maintenance, operations, security, training services, IT, administrative and support staff.
