Who We Are
As the Savannah River Site’s management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation’s nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer – and you can, too.
Job Family
Engineering
Discipline
Civil/Structural/Architect Engineering
Career Level
P3
Salary Range
$87,444 - $122,640
Note for Salary
This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.
Job Family Description
Engineering roles perform engineering work in operations, production, construction, or maintenance environments. They may design and scale up manufacturing processes, instruments and equipment and tests manufactured products to maintain quality. They may plan, design, and estimate time and cost and oversees construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems, and components. They analyze and develop solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems or the causes of component failures. They develop and apply engineering standards and procedures and provide advice on issues within the engineering field.
Discipline Description
Civil/Structural/Architect (C/S/A) Engineers provide engineering support for civil and structural installations and systems (e.g., roads, bridges, dams, building structures, stacks etc.) in an operating nuclear materials processing plant or as part of the broader site infrastructure. They identify system concepts and determine system functional and technical requirements, develop, and analyze equipment performance, monitor system performance, troubleshoot, and resolve problems and ensure operation within technical, regulatory and safety basis requirements. They propose and develop process/system improvements including equipment upgrades, and plant modifications.
Geotechnical engineers ensure the safety and sturdiness of foundations for streets, buildings, and other structures and systems. They focus on how these manmade objects interact with the earth, including soil and rock.
Structural engineers design and assess major projects, such as buildings, bridges, and dams, to ensure their strength and durability. They provide design and construction oversight of structural engineering tasks.
Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include:
SRNS’ NNSA Operations & Programs operates the Savannah River Tritium Enterprise (SRTE), the nation’s only facilities for extracting, recycling, purifying and reloading tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen that is a key element of modern nuclear weapons. SRTE supports five tritium and gas transfer system-related missions on behalf of NNSA: tritium supply, stockpile maintenance, stockpile evaluation, helium-3 recovery, and research and development (R&D).
This position is a civil/structural engineer in SRTE that will report to the Facilities and Systems Engineering Organization and will develop conventional engineering solutions. This position is responsible for SRNS specific systems and requirements for accomplishing various tasks. The candidate selected for this role will demonstrate leadership skills, work with minimal supervisory guidance, and mentor less senior professionals.
Perform the following tasks relative to specific facility operational needs:
- Maintaining assigned systems, structures, and/or components (SSCs) for assigned area and/or function, including buildings, structures, and glovebox secondary confinement systems
- Miscellaneous structural analysis and calculations for equipment anchoring, pipe stress, roof loading, fall protection (fall arrest and fall restraint), and scaffolding
- Structural analysis for impact loads, overpressure, and other accident conditions
- Perform and document visual inspections under the Structural Integrity Program
- Evaluate movement of loads over buildings and assist with development of critical lift controls for mobile cranes and other lifting devices under the Critical Lift Program
- Assess concrete barrier relocations under the Traffic Control Program
Other duties include:
- Development of Scopes/Statements of Work for proposed modifications or designs to support Operations or Maintenance requests
- Work directly with operations and maintenance personnel to maintain system operability
- System Configuration Control to include minor design development, component replacement, facility walkdowns, drawing reviews/updates, procedure development/review /approval, preventive maintenance identification
- Usage of local, State and Federal/National Codes and Standards
- Work package/system maintenance review and Approval- Work with Design or Project Management organizations on large scale designs and projects
- Maintain consistency between the Safety Basis/Technical Baseline and facility physical configurations
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or architecture plus at least five years of experience (YOE) in a relevant role, OR Master's degree in relevant field plus at least two years of experience (YOE), OR Doctoral degree in relevant field
We'd Also Like to See
Experience with Design of Seismic Building and Structures.
Experience with line-item capital projects; Earned Value Management System.
Experience in 2D MicroStation Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) is preferred.
Understands and applies advanced knowledge of discipline’s standard theories, concepts, principles, and techniques within Civil Engineering.
Working knowledge of standard engineering/scientific practices and applications.
Career Band
Professional
Career Band Description
- Roles in this band apply the knowledge in area of expertise to analyze information; design and develop new approaches, methodologies and processes; and, provide professional advice and guidance to others in accordance with professional quality standards
- Applies a theoretical knowledge-base to work to achieve goals through own work
- Characterized by specific functional expertise typically gained through formal education
- May provide guidance to others as a project manager using technical expertise
Career Level Description
Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own field/discipline, solving complex problems with minimal guidance and oversight.
Security Clearance Information
SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Clearance Required to Perform Job
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What We Offer
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employer paid life insurance with buy up options
- Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Various wellness programs
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Discounts and other supplemental benefits
SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.
Standards of Excellence
The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day. Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to:
Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.
Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.
Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.
Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.
Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.
Note:
SRNS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS utilizes the Disabled Veteran Enhancement Opportunities program which is aimed at improving employment opportunities for disabled veterans at the Savannah River Site (SRS). SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at
[email protected].
Job Expires
17-Jun-2026
