Civil Engineer (Concrete SME)

KBH | Aiken, SC | Contract 

About Us

KBH (also known as KBH Industrial) is your most reliable source for project management, project controls and project oversight with associated support services. KBH can and will support all phases of your project.

Job Summary:

The Concrete SME or Civil Engineer at Savannah River will 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. This role supports classification of concrete defects, validation of Concrete Surface Profile (CSP) compliance, and integration with the projects engineering, QA, and field execution teams. 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 8–10 years of verifiable experience in structural concrete construction, repair, or inspection within industrial, nuclear, or DOE-regulated environments
• 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

Preferred Certifications/Qualifications:

• ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector or ACI Concrete Repair Inspector certification
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Civil or Structural Engineering (optional but preferred)
• Familiarity with ACI standards including ACI 301, ACI 318, ACI 562, and relevant repair specifications
• 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

Benefits:

KBH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, a 401(k) program with an employer match, and other employee perks to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.