Join Our Mission

At Omega Technical Services, every role supports a mission that matters. Whether you're advancing national security, driving innovation in nuclear infrastructure, or supporting critical DOE and DoD operations, you’re part of something bigger here.

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Principal Design Specialist to support ongoing operations in Aiken, SC. This position plays a vital role in advancing critical mission objectives within a highly regulated and technically demanding environment.

As a trusted partner to government agencies and national laboratories, Omega Technical Services supports some of the nation's most complex and high-impact programs. Through these strategic collaborations, Omega contributes directly to the strength, security, and sustainability of the U.S. Nuclear Security Enterprise.

DUTIES:

• Develop designs for complex systems.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Participate in the development of design standards and procedures.
• Perform technical review of design documents and specifications. Development of complex designs using creative and innovative approaches.
• Apply technical experience in the field of specialization to resolve complex problems.
• Provide leadership in the development of construction installation specifications, procurement specifications, and associated bid analysis.
• Incorporate advanced technical practices and creative solutions in resolving field problems and nonconformance reports.
• Perform in-depth analyses of advanced technical concepts and devise new approaches to technical problems.
• Provide leadership over design team members for highly complex tasks.

• Primary responsibilities include engineering analysis, walkdowns, design development, and the generation of design output documents for the following types of systems/facilities:

  intrusion detection, access control, CCTV, fiber optic cable, force protection,

  perimeter security, alarm monitoring, control stations, and entry control facilities.

Work Hours:

A work schedule of up to 40 hours is scheduled. Various work schedules, including

5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB). Work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

Education:

An Associate’s degree in a technical discipline and at least 12 - 14 years work experience OR

14 - 18 years of practical work experience.

Experience/Skills:

• Requires an in-depth knowledge of engineering systems, applications, calculations, materials, construction methods, and relevant computer applications.
• Applies advanced principles and practices in engineering to resolve problems identified by construction organizations in a timely manner.
• Updating on new technologies and hardware in the industry is necessary.

• Candidate must demonstrate 14 years of recent safeguards and security design

  experience with an emphasis in physical security design. Experience shall include

  knowledge of the technical, physical, and operational aspects of standard physical

  security system components such as sensors, door hardware, cameras, infrared

  detectors, access control card readers, network switches, fiber optic routers, etc.

• Candidate must demonstrate knowledge in application of NEC code requirements.

• Candidate must have the ability to produce quality documents with attention to detail.

• 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.

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.

• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
• Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience is preferred.
• Previous experience with the DOE Electronic Safeguards and Security System (E3S) and Argus is preferred.
• Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software is preferred.

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission-critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation. Our culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust. Our values drive meaningful outcomes and long-term impact.

At Omega Technical Services, you’ll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career in a mission-first, people-focused environment.

When you join Omega Technical Services, you’re not just starting a job, you’re building a career that honors the past, powers today’s progress, and accelerates the most vital missions of tomorrow.

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.