New 
Principal Engineer- Electrical Design Engineer
 UDR Consulting | |
paid time off
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 United States, South Carolina, Aiken | |
 May 01, 2026 | |
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UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Engineer- Electrical Design Engineer opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.
Principal Engineer- Electrical Design Engineer Close Date: 5/07/2026 Job # 1535 DUTIES Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks. Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, 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(s) of technical expertise. Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles. Evaluate the results of programs and prepares reports and recommendations based on these evaluations. Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution. Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks identified by management. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscripts form to customers colleagues and management. Occasionally prepare reports for external publication. Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies. Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports, technical papers and articles. Additional Duties
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Education: PhD degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5 plus years experience, OR a MS degree with 8 plus years' experience; or BS and 10 years' experience. Additional Education - BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or current registration as a Professional Engineer in Electrical Engineering. Additional Experience Qualifications - The following experience/skills are required for this position: - Candidate must demonstrate ten (10) years of design experience in the nuclear or chemical process industry and possess a working knowledge of NEC, IES, NFPA, IEEE, and OSHA requirements. - Candidate must have experience using software (preferably ETAP) to generate electrical system calculations. The following experience/skills are preferred for this position: - Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience and familiarity with the processes and procedures for providing engineering support to SRS facilities. - Possession of an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years is preferred. - Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software. Additional Work Requirements -
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred. 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. https://udrconsultingincorporated.applytojob.com/apply/ | |