AI-Assisted Design Specialist Jobs in United States

Description

Senior Design Specialist - A/2D/3D Structural Designer

Location: Aiken, South Carolina

Projected Start Date: February 2, 2026

Clearance Required: Must be eligible to obtain Q Clearance

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Onsite/Remote: 100% Onsite - local candidates or those willing to relocate at their own expense

Contract Duration: 1 year with two potential 1-year extensions

🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement - Read Before Applying

Applicants must meet all the following requirements to be considered. Incomplete applications or candidates without these qualifications will not be reviewed.

Minimum 8 years of experience as a Structural Designer, including detailing/design of building structures and commodity supports.

• Proficiency with Hexagon's S3D 3D modeling software.
• Working knowledge of National Codes and Standards for structural design.
• Ability to perform field walk-downs
• Candidates must produce quality documentation with strong attention to detail.

Nice to Have - Preferred Qualifications

• Active DOE (L or Q) clearance held within the last two years
• Previous experience at Savannah River Site (SRS) or a DOE facility

Impact

You will support Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in delivering structural design and engineering support for a range of high-impact infrastructure and facility projects vital to U.S. national security, nuclear safety, and federal operations.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to resolve construction challenges efficiently
• Stay current with structural design technologies and hardware
• Produce high-quality structural design documents
• Perform regular site walk-downs and inspections
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver engineering support for complex builds

Education Requirements

• Associate degree in a technical discipline + 10-12 years' work experience
• OR 12-16 years of practical structural design experience without a degree
• Candidate must meet onsite location requirements (no remote work allowed).

Why Work with COMPA Industries?

For over 30 years, COMPA has partnered with top-tier federal agencies to solve complex challenges. Join a company committed to innovation, teamwork, and making a national impact. We offer competitive compensation, strong professional growth, and a culture built on trust and excellence.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected status. However, certain roles, including this one, may disqualify applicants based on criminal history or other federal restrictions.