Chemical Engineer

Job Title: Chemical Engineer – Principal Technical Advisor

Client: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS)

Employer: COMPA Industries

Job Type: Contract / Full-Time

Pay Rate: $100/hr –$105/hr

Work Schedule: Full-Time (5/8s, 4/10s, or 9/80s as approved)

Location: Savannah River Site (Aiken, SC) – Onsite / Limited Telework as Approved

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance (active clearance not required at start)

🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement

Candidates must meet all required qualifications listed below. Applications that do not meet these minimum requirements will not be considered.

Position Summary

COMPA Industries is seeking a Chemical Engineer – Principal Technical Advisor to support Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS). This senior-level role provides expert technical leadership in nuclear and process chemical engineering, with a primary focus on hydrogen diffusion evaluations, nuclear material safety, regulatory communication, and field-based engineering support within a DOE nuclear facility environment.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level chemical engineering support for nuclear and process chemical facilities
• Perform nuclear or process chemical hydrogen diffusion evaluations and calculations for facilities with nuclear material at risk
• Lead and support development, review, and approval of technical engineering calculations and evaluations
• Support chemical process safety, design reviews, operational troubleshooting, and corrective actions
• Communicate engineering findings and recommendations to SRNS management, project teams, DOE customers, and State/Federal regulators
• Support facility operations, maintenance, startup, and project execution activities
• Perform field walkdowns to evaluate system conditions and engineering work execution
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multi-disciplinary teams
• Ensure compliance with DOE Orders, SRNS procedures, and Conduct of Engineering requirements

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with 15–20 years of direct engineering experience
• OR
• Master's degree with reduced years of experience
• OR
• PhD in Chemical Engineering (preferred) with proportionally reduced experience

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum fifteen (15) years of direct engineering experience in the nuclear or process chemical industry
• Demonstrated capability to perform nuclear or process chemical hydrogen diffusion evaluations and calculations
• Strong experience producing clearly written, well-organized engineering documents
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with management, project teams, DOE customers, and State/Federal regulators
• Experience supporting regulated nuclear or hazardous chemical facilities

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to perform weekly field walkdowns, including construction areas with uneven surfaces, ladder climbing, and use of protective equipment
• Working knowledge of SRNS E7 Manual – Conduct of Engineering
• Experience with SmartPlant Work Management System
• Prior DOE, SRNS, or Savannah River Site experience

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to perform on-site field walkdowns, including walking long distances, climbing ladders, navigating uneven terrain, and wearing required PPE
• Ability to produce detailed technical documentation and reports
• Ability to work in a highly regulated nuclear facility environment

Security Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” Security Clearance
• Active clearance not required to start

Important Employment Eligibility Notice

• No C2C (Corp-to-Corp) arrangements permitted
• No third-party recruiting firms or agency submissions accepted
• Candidates must be eligible for direct engagement with COMPA Industries

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.