Edgewater Technical Associates

Overview

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a qualified Mechanical Engineer (Welding) to support the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC. The role involves engineering, fabrication, and installation of underground piping systems and utility infrastructure, requiring strong experience in welding engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare detailed weld maps in compliance with project code of record, fabrication drawings, and applicable welding standards.
• Review and interpret piping isometrics, IFC drawings, P&IDs, and shop fabrication drawings.
• Ensure welding procedures align with project specifications and industry codes.
• Coordinate with field construction teams, inspectors, and subcontractors to ensure weld traceability and compliance.
• Review and verify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
• Assist in resolving field welding issues, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Provide technical oversight for underground piping installations including water, sewer, steam, gas, or process piping systems.
• Support QA/QC documentation, turnover packages, and as-built records.
• Collaborate with project management on schedule coordination, procurement tracking, and fabrication status.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and company standards.
• Experience preparing weld maps and managing weld traceability systems.
• Ability to read and interpret piping drawings, isometrics, and fabrication documents.
• Understanding of NDE methods and inspection requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction document control systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline and at least five (5) years of practical experience in construction engineering or related areas with weld map experience, or an associate's degree and seven (7) years of practical experience, or a high school diploma and ten (10) or more years of practical experience.
• Five (5) + years of experience in welding engineering, piping systems, or underground utilities construction.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure or underground utility projects preferred.
• Experience working with municipal, industrial, or energy sector clients preferred.
• Familiarity with project QA/QC programs and inspection documentation preferred.
• Knowledge of underground installation methods including trenching, shoring, HDD, and backfill practices preferred.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain & maintain a DOE 'Q' clearance.