3D-PDS PLANT DESIGNER SRS 1503 Aiken, SC

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3D-PDS PLANT DESIGNER SRS 1503 Aiken SC
Deadline: 2/5/2026 (All official documents must be completed and returned before the deadline for candidate consideration.)
Projected Start Date: 4/13/2026
Duration: 1 YEAR with two (2) 1 Year Renewal Options
Two (2) Positions Available
US Citizenship Required

JOB SUMMARY:
Develop designs for complex engineering systems. Prepare drawings and technical reports. Participate in the development of design standards and procedures. Perform technical review of design documents and specifications. Provide engineering services support to construction activities.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and review design standards and procedures. Prepare construction installation specifications and details. Prepare procurement specifications and bid analysis. Review and approve Design Change Forms. Resolve existing design discrepancies with the most cost effective approach to meet design criteria. Initiate Design Change Forms and coordinate with Subcontractors or other responsible group for approval/incorporation. Provide dispositions to Nonconformance Reports and Field Problem Memos by determining a solution to the condition which will satisfy design criteria. Perform inspections by facilities systems or components as required for proper evaluation of conditions. Review construction procedures to ensure compliance with design engineering criteria and applicable codes. Perform in-depth analyses of advanced technical concepts and devises new approaches to technical problems.
Provide 3D-PDS Plant Designer staff augmentation support to SRNS
Primary responsibilities include:
Engineering analysis
3D Modeling using Plant Design System (PDS) Piping and Equipment software design development and generation of design output documents
Prepare review and approve design change forms
Disposition nonconformance reports
Review vendor documents and incorporate into 3D models
Resolve construction issues
Candidate must be able to perform weekly field walk downs of the job site for the engineering work being performed. These walk downs may involve construction sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress walking for distances of over half a mile climbing ladders to access remote areas and dressing out in protective clothing

WORK HOURS: A 40-hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week) 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week) and 9/80s (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:
An associates degree in a technical discipline and at least 10 - 12 years work experience or 12- 16 years of practical work experience. Formal training in Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling..

Experience:
Requires an in-depth knowledge of engineering systems applications calculations materials construction methods and relevant computer applications.
Applies advanced principles and practices in engineering to resolve problems identified by construction organizations in a timely manner.
Demonstrate 10 years of experience as a Plant Designer in nuclear or process chemical industry with a minimum of 5 years of experience working at one or more DOE facilities and a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a nuclear industry/facility.
Demonstrate experience with site layouts piping layouts electrical commodity details HVAC duct and equipment layouts material handling and vendor document reviews.
Candidate must demonstrate a working knowledge of National Codes and Standards for design such as ASME B31.3 and NFPA 101.

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:
Previous SRS design experience.
Formal training in Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred. Significant experience using Hexagons S3D software Piping Equipment and HVAC modules is preferred.

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