Civil Engineer / Concrete SME

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing firm, and we are recruiting an experienced, Civil Engineer/Concrete Inspection Subject Matter Expert. This direct-Hire position will support concrete foundation quality and safety inspections at the Savannah River Construction Site in Jackson, SC. U.S. Citizenship is required. Position Summary: The Savannah River Site is a key U.S. Department of Energy industrial complex. They are repurposing the former Mixed Oxide (MOX) Fuel Fabrication Facility into the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) . There is currently no radioactive material onsite. Responsibilities: Serve as the technical lead for evaluating existing concrete conditions, planning repairs, and supporting acceptance of cast-in-place and repaired concrete surfaces under project specifications C-SPP-F-00067 and C-SPP-F-00123. Support classification of concrete defects, validation of Concrete Surface Profile (CSP) compliance, and integration with the project's engineering, QA, and field execution teams. Perform inspections with the quality group prior to any work proceeding on all concrete surfaces. Work with the Quality Management Team to write and build working procedures in coordination with existing Quality Inspection documents. All documents will be built from the site specifications and will be required to align with client's NQA1 Quality Program. Work in conjunction with the primary site engineering group. Coordinate any necessary repairs that may be required to concrete surfaces (cosmetic repairs are the primary expectation). Education / Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required. 8+ years of experience in structural concrete construction, repair, or inspection within industrial, nuclear, or DOE/NQA-1 regulated environments. ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector or ACI Concrete Repair Inspector certification required. Familiarity with ACI standards including ACI 301, ACI 318, ACI 562, and relevant repair specifications. Demonstrated ability to assess concrete condition, identify defects (e.g., spalls, honeycombing, cracking), and recommend repair approaches based on applicable standards. Familiarity with CSP evaluation methods, including the use of ICRI 310.2R visual comparators. Experience supporting or overseeing concrete repairs under a formal quality program, including documentation of hold points and nonconformance resolution. Demonstrated knowledge of AISC and ACI codes is required Qualified to prepare complex 10CFR50.59 evaluations and engineering reports. Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to make technical presentations to all levels of management. Able to deliver quality and accurate work within established deadlines. While direct knowledge of project-specific specifications is not required, candidates must demonstrate the ability to interpret structural requirements, assess concrete conditions, and support technical documentation under DOE/NQA-1 quality frameworks. Preferred Qualifications: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Civil or Structural Engineering. Experience applying C-SPP-F-00067 and C-SPP-F-00123 or similar nuclear/DOE specifications. Prior involvement in NCR classification and technical disposition for out-of-spec concrete conditions. Experience with cast-in-place and repair work on Safety Class (SC) or Safety Significant (SS) structural elements. Familiarity with Nuclear Power Plant Design, licensing basis documents, and the processes used to maintain them. Previous experience working with5-Star grout products.