Advisory Project Engineer

Position Overview

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking an Advisory Project Engineer to support the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC.

Final date to receive applications: 07/08/26 (by Noon ET).

• Initiate technical programs and recommend solutions based on analysis of customer needs and technology trends.
• Use broad-based or specialized technical experience to resolve complex problems and coordinate with internal and external resources.
• Incorporate advanced technical practices, complex requirements, and oversight into problem‑solving and program planning.
• Lead solution development for complex problems and influence technical direction across disciplines.
• Recommend research programs and assist in planning for the group.
• Conceive programs for self and the department, and prioritize needs relative to other technical requirements at SRNS.
• Sponsor new ideas and prepare plans including schedules, budgets, and personnel requirements for major technical tasks.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, review expenditures, and ensure quality of work, including research, development, testing, and QA.
• Communicate results verbally and in manuscript form, reporting regularly to oversight groups and professional societies.
• Mentor less senior professionals in communication skills and technical knowledge transfer.
• Maintain technical credibility through reports, presentations, and engagement in national technical organizations.
• Integrate and manage engineering activities, provide project management tools, and support future projects.
• Manage project tasks and deliver results within cost and schedule constraints.

• Typically a PhD and ~15 years, an MS and ~17 years, or a BS and ~21 years of experience.

• Overall engineering and design direction, leadership, and management for assigned projects.
• Integration of engineering resources, establishment of design criteria, resource forecasts, schedules, and tools.
• Administrative guidance to leads and managers.
• Overall management, scheduling, and prioritization of tasks and projects.

• Registered PE licensure in any state.
• Active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two years.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance (an active DOE clearance is not initially required).

• Competitive salary.
• Paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance.
• Pre‑ and post‑tax 401(k) retirement account with company matching and 100% vesting beginning Day 1.

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.