UDR Consulting Inc

Principal Engineering & Technical Support Specialist

Aiken, SC
Full Time
Experienced
UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a   Principal Engineering & Technical Support Specialist opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.

Principal Engineering & Technical Support Specialist
Close Date: 10/21/2026
Job #- 1581

DUTIES

Provide advanced expertise, and support to SRNS operations to resolve very broad to abstract technical
issues having division and/or site wide implications. Specific support provided will differ according to
assignment, but will generally include directing, planning, developing, implementing, and administering
technical operations related programs. Ensure technical aspects of operations or maintenance programs
are in compliance with governing directives. 

Responsible for directing, planning, developing, implementing, and budgeting for various technical
functions in support of the pre-conceptual design, construction, and start-up of process and testing
facilities. Interface and negotiate with vendors to resolve equipment, services, staffing, and technical
related issues. Evaluate and analyze equipment, instruments, and procedures needed to upgrade
operations programs. Evaluate, test, and procure new equipment and instruments in support of
assigned operations programs. Ensure technical aspects of operations programs are in compliance with
applicable laws, standards, and DOE Orders. Develop operating procedures and training programs to
train less qualified technicians on various types of equipment and instruments. Serve on various
committees regarding standardization of equipment, instrumentation, processes, and training in support
of SRNS and DOE operations programs. Direct daily activity of less qualified technicians and serve as an
area point of contact for the most complex technical issues.

Additional Duties  
  • Provide direct support to the SRTE Engineering Project Support group. Work scope includes field implementation and startup support, coordination with Maintenance personnel for prep and performance of initial equipment PMs, and SPF and IPI database maintenance for new equipment related to projects. 

Additional Experience Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Preferred candidate will demonstrate a minimum of 20 years of operations or maintenance experience in the Tritium Facilities (NNSA) or the commercial nuclear industry.  Candidate preferably will have been certified/qualified in one of the Tritium Facilities as a FLM, Planner or SOM, previous experience with the use and implementation of Department of Energy (DOE) Order (O) 433.1B, Maintenance Management Program for DOE Nuclear Facilities, 1Y-8.20, 4B Manual, 2S Manual Conduct of Operation, and related directives and standards.  Demonstrated proficiency in development, review and execution of Maintenance programs. Demonstrated previous Tritium experience is preferred.

Work Hours: A 40 hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s
(8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10’s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80’s (9 hours/day, five
days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday has
30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the
discretion of the Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 
Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred with a minimum of 8 -
12 years of related experience. An Associate's degree and 12 - 15 years of practical experience would
substitute for the higher degree requirement. A high school diploma and 4-6 additional years of practical
experience would also be considered equivalent.

Experience/Skills: Considerable amount of creativity may be required to address unique and new
problem areas. Solutions and alternatives to problems generally impact sitewide operations in the face of
substantial time constraints and are therefore highly reactive. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve
goals results in additional costs and are likely to cause irrevocable delays in overall schedules. Directs
less qualified technical support specialists to meet schedules and or resolve technical issues. Develops and
administers schedules and performance requirements.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

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. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are
preferred.

Preferred candidate will demonstrate a minimum of 20 years of operations or maintenance
experience in the Tritium Facilities (NNSA) or the commercial nuclear industry.  Candidate
preferably will have been certified/qualified in one of the Tritium Facilities as a FLM, Planner or
SOM, previous experience with the use and implementation of Department of Energy (DOE) Order
(O) 433.1B, Maintenance Management Program for DOE Nuclear Facilities, 1Y-8.20, 4B
Manual, 2S Manual Conduct of Operation, and related directives and standards.  Demonstrated
proficiency in development, review and execution of Maintenance programs. Demonstrated previous
Tritium experience is 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.

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