Senior Construction Engineer

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Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Senior Construction Engineer position at SRNS
.

Pay: $65/hr – $75/hr

Location:

100% Onsite – Aiken, SC

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Work Schedule:

4/10s preferred; flexibility with other approved schedules

Clearance:
Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited) or equivalent construction engineering experience
• Must be available for 100% onsite work (no hybrid or remote options)

As a Senior Construction Engineer
, you’ll serve as a key technical authority supporting SRNS
’s high-hazard and nuclear infrastructure projects. You’ll provide senior-level construction engineering oversight, ensure safety and quality compliance, and act as a technical interface between design, construction, and operations teams supporting national security missions.

• Provide senior construction engineering oversight for complex and high-risk work activities
• Verify materials, equipment, and workmanship meet approved drawings, specifications, and codes
• Coordinate construction execution with design engineering, procurement, safety, quality, operations, and security
• Lead constructability reviews and provide recommendations to improve safety, quality, cost, and schedule
• Support development and execution of construction work packages and turnover documentation
• Monitor field activities for compliance with safety, quality, and environmental requirements
• Support resolution of field issues, nonconformances, and design changes
• Participate in system completion, testing, and turnover activities
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior construction engineers
• Support subcontractor oversight and interface with craft supervision

• Strong knowledge of construction engineering principles and field execution practices
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction standards
• Experience supporting construction activities in regulated or high-hazard environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions in the field

• Experience supporting DOE or DOD construction projects
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (ASME, NEC, NFPA, IBC)
• Experience with nuclear, radiological, or high-consequence facilities
• Familiarity with work control, construction planning, and job hazard analysis
• Prior experience supporting system turnover, testing, or startup activities

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
• Desired: 7+ years of construction engineering or related field experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

COMPA Industries offers seasoned professionals the opportunity to contribute to some of the nation’s most critical scientific and national security missions. You’ll work alongside top engineers and craftspeople in a safety-focused environment, with competitive pay, stability, and meaningful work at one of the premier national laboratories in the country.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

COMPA’s policy may disqualify candidates with certain criminal histories from employment in sensitive positions.

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