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Structural Design Authority Engineer (DAE)

Savannah River National Laboratory
life insurance, paid time off, relocation assistance
United States, South Carolina, Aiken
Savannah River Site (Show on map)
Mar 20, 2026

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is looking for a talented Structural Design Authority Engineer (DAE) to join our team! This individual will be responsible for the application of site, local, state, and national codes and standards to nuclear and non-nuclear facilities. This position will require the application of conventional engineering and scientific solutions to resolve technical task objectives in a timely, cost-effective, and safe manner.


  • Perform routine inspection of safety related structural systems, structural analysis, and calculations for changing facility conditions like movement of equipment and major facility modifications, and support of fall protection analyses.

  • Ensuring compliance with applicable codes and requirements. Common requirements involve interpretation and use of the International Building Code (IBC), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE-7), American Concrete Institute codes, and the American Institute of Steel Construction specifications.

  • Use and understanding of Savannah River Site and Department of Energy codes and standards for solutions to complex problems. Some examples are standards for Structural Design Criteria, Qualifications of Systems, Equipment and Components for Natural Phenomena Hazards, Coring, Chipping, and Drilling in Concrete, and Installation and Inspection of Penetration Seals.

  • Employee will be required to climb stairs and ladders, support work in radiological areas, and be present on field walkdowns indoors and outdoors

  • Ability to develop and work to a schedule, as well as manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited university and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional Engineer License in Civil or Structural discipline

  • Experience working in Department of Energy or other nuclear facilities.

  • Structural Design or Analysis experience in government or private sector.

  • Experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD design software.

  • Active DOE "L" or "Q" clearance


"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status




  • Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
  • Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
  • AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
  • Savings & Investment plan:


    • Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
    • Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)

  • Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
  • Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.



For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the "About" tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA 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. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

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