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 Engineer - Architect 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:

• 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.

• 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.

• Candidate 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 ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing.

Work Hours:

Up to a 40-hour work week is scheduled. 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 Client 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.

Education:

• Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years’ experience.
• MS with 8+ years’ experience.
• BS with 10+ years’ experience or more. BS Degree in Architecture and 10+ years’ recent architectural experience in design and analysis of nuclear or industrial facilities.

Experience: 

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• 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 MicroStation CADD (AutoCAD experience with willingness to learn MicroStation is acceptable.)
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.

• 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
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.

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.