Principal Engineer/Architect at OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc.

Aiken, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Facility Layout Design, National Codes, Fire Protection Design, Construction Specification Institute, STAAD, MicroStation CADD, AutoCAD, Field Walk-downs, DOE Security Clearance, Architectural Design, Space Planning, Construction Drawings, Building Code Compliance, Materials Research, Project Closeout

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Seeking a Principal Engineer/Architect to support our federal government client in Aiken, SC. Application Deadline: Wednesday, 11/26/2025, 12:00 noon EST. Requirements: The Contractor will perform the following duties: Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks. Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, 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 area(s} of technical expertise. Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles. Evaluate the results of programs and prepares reports and recommendations based on these evaluations. Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution. Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks identified by management. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscripts form to customers colleagues and management. Occasionally prepare reports for external publication. Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies. Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports, technical papers and articles. DUTIES (SPECIFIC FOR THE POSTING) Provide architectural staff augmentation services. Primary responsibilities include analysis of existing facilities and space planning; development of design criteria, facility conceptual design, and construction drawings; fire protection design including fire barriers and penetration seals; coordination with structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines; materials research and specification development; building code research, analysis, and compliance; preparation of CSI specifications; vendor document reviews, construction oversight, and project closeout. Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS. Work Hours: A 40 hour work week is scheduled. The client utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10’s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80’s (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. This position is anticipated to work 6:45 am - 5:15 pm Eastern Time schedule. Area Security Access: Clearance Q. Qualifications: Required Industrial experience in facility layout design for industrial-type equipment and manufacturing Commercial practice experience Familiarity with National Codes and Standards such as IBC, AISC (ASD and LRFD), ACI, AWS, NFPA, OSHA, CFR and ABA Working knowledge of NFPA Life Safety Code 101 Knowledge of preparation of Construction Specification Institute (CSI) formatted specifications. Passive Fire Protection Design Skills – Fire Barriers/Penetration Seals Working knowledge of STAAD Working knowledge of MicroStation CADD (AutoCAD experience with willingness to learn MicroStation is acceptable.) 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 of ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance Education Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years' experience. OR A MS with 8+ years' experience. OR A BS with 10+ years' experience or more. Education (Specific for the Posting): BS Degree in Architecture and 10+ years’ recent architectural experience in design and analysis of nuclear or industrial facilities. Preferred Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience Familiarity with the processes and procedures for providing engineering support to SRS facilities Facility security architectural experience Familiarity with cost estimating and quantity takeoffs Architectural Registration NOTE: US Citizenship is required to perform this government contract. Additional Information: OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc. (OCSI.co) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA. OCSI.co participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws. OCSI.co provides great benefits to our federal contractors: Holidays, PTO, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) Savings Plan, and Direct Deposit. To learn more about OCSI.co, please visit our corporate website at www.ocsi.co. Thank you for your interest in our jobs. We look forward to seeing your resume! Note: We are unable to sponsor H1B Visa’s and/or subcontract to Third Party Vendors. Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position at OCSI.co, please email Human Resources with your request and contact information.

Responsibilities

The Principal Engineer/Architect will provide architectural staff augmentation services, including analysis of existing facilities and development of design criteria. Responsibilities also include fire protection design, coordination with various disciplines, and project oversight.