UDR Consulting Inc

Principal Engineer (90% Remote & 10% onsite)

Augusta, SC
Full Time
Experienced
UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Engineer- Glovebox opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.

Principal Engineer- Glovebox
Close Date: 8/25/2025
Job #1429
 

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.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education: Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years’ experience. OR A MS with 8+ years’ experience. OR A BS with 10+ years’ experience or more.

Experience/Skills:

Experience with computers and software to include: Word, Excel, Power Point, and other software and
tools as needed. 

Experience with the design, procurement, fabrication and installation of Gloveboxes within the DOE
Complex. 

Process engineering management and/or operations management experience with nuclear materials
involving glovebox operations. Requires a thorough understanding of plutonium chemistry and the
radiological, nuclear safety and industrial safety issues of plutonium operations.

Demonstrated ability to lead multi-discipline teams to develop effective solutions to challenges which
involve unique or controversial processing problems.

Ability to analyze complex operations, identify solutions and implement/track projects to successful
closure including good organizational skills. 

Proficiency, experience, and knowledge with procurement acquisition processes and project management.

Ability to effectively work in partnership with peers, Design Authority Engineers, Procurement, Quality
Assurance, Glovebox Manufacturers, and Test organizations.

Materials management experience

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.

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