2D/3D Structural Designer

Spectra Tech, Inc. is hiring for several 2D/3D Structural Designers in Aiken, South Carolina

• 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.
• 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 groups 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 devise new approaches to technical problems.

Up to a 40-hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including:

• 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week)
• 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week)
• 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB)

Work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

• Education: An associate's degree in a technical discipline and at least 10-12 years work experience OR 12-16 years of practical work experience.
• Experience/Skills:
  • 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.

  • Continued updating on new technologies and hardware in the industry is necessary.

• 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.

• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.