Senior Fellow Engineer - Structural Mechanics SME in Aiken

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionUDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Fellow Engineer - Structural Mechanics SME opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.

Senior Fellow Engineer - Structural Mechanics SME
Close Date: 11/18/2025
Job # 1470

DUTIES

Initiate own technical programs, solve complex technical problems using both internal and external
knowledge data bases, bring high technical credibility in field of expertise to the organization, recognize
all aspects of SRNS needs in field of expertise, lead teams to solve complex technical problems. 

Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical
fields, and use other technical resources within the company, to resolve complex problems.

Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated
technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or
oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning. 

Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise
in a functional areas of technical expertise.

Recommend engineering/ technical research programs for others in group and assist in that planning.
Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise, be responsive to organization
needs in answering complex problems where judgment also has to be applied, organize and lead task
teams to solve problems and fully utilize technical resources within the company, at assist in solutions.
Identify technical areas where individual special knowledge can solve complex technical programs of
interest to the company and DOE, take much initiative in this effort.

Is often ahead of management in recognizing need. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and
personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for department. Develop schedules, monitor
progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Include research,
development, testing, quality assurance requirements.

Communicate results verbally and in manuscript form.
Represent the company and SRS in technical areas to oversight groups and professional societies.

May mentor less senior professionals in communication skills.

Maintain technical expertise and bring credibility to the organization through recognition as a technical
expert by the company and DOE through such activities as internal and external technical reports and/or
publications, involvement in professional organizations and contributing significantly toward
attaining the Site mission and goals.

Mentor less senior professionals as a means of transferring technical knowledge and insight.
Recommend engineering and technology research, development and application programs for others
and assist in the planning of such programs.

Additional Duties
Provide Structural Mechanics subject matter expertise to Design Engineering staff.
Primary responsibilities include equipment qualification (seismic analysis and testing),
advanced FEA stress-strain analysis, impact analysis, dynamic loads, design of
structures, systems and components, extreme load engineering (seismic, explosion
analysis, impact, jet and fragment interaction and whip effects), risk-informed
inspection programs, failure analysis, field support and trouble-shooting, and
mechanical integrity.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

Education: Typically an advance degree and experience -A Ph.D. degree and about 12+ years' experience,
OR a MS degree and 15+ years' experience, OR a BS degree and about 18+ years' experience.
Experience/Skills: Has mastered technical field, is recognized as internal expert, has depth of knowledge
to tackle any problem in field. Contributes to advancing knowledge.

Additional Education

An advance degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience - A
Ph.D. degree and about 12+ years' experience, OR a MS degree and 15+ years'
experience, OR a BS degree and about 18+ years' experience, OR current registration
as a Professional Engineer in one of the above disciplines.

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.

Additional Experience Qualifications

Significant experience in pressure equipment (piping and pipeline systems, vessels, and
tanks), design, analysis, qualification, inspection, fitness-for-service and integrity
management, failure analysis and repairs of systems and components in the nuclear
power and the process industries, and in the DOE complex.
Previous SRS Design Engineering experience is .

Additional Work Requirements

Candidate must be able to perform 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 over a half mile, climbing ladders
to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing. 

QUALIFICATIONS

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

UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business.  An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to , , , , , , protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.  UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.

UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

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