Nuclear Geotechnical Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible workplace model

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Nuclear Geotechnical Engineer to provide strategic leadership and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The role involves conducting subsurface investigations for nuclear power plants and requires a Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate should have experience in Nuclear Quality Assurance Programs and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits are offered to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of engineering experience in a corporate environment.
• 3+ years as a Geotechnical Engineer in nuclear power facilities.
• Experience with Nuclear Quality Assurance Programs.
• Demonstrated experience working under Nuclear Quality Assurance Programs that meet the requirements of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1.
• Experience with the collection of field data using soil borings, rock coring, CPTs, geophysical methods, etc.
• Experience reviewing and summarizing detailed geologic papers and studies.
• Experience assigning, evaluating, and interpreting geotechnical laboratory testing and analyses.
• Prepare Safety Analysis Reports to support Early Site Permit, Construction Permit, and/or Combined Operating License Applications for submission to the US NRC.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain PE.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to quickly adapt to change.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for scientific discipline and ensure deliverables.
• Foster compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Schedule scientific discipline meetings, providing updates and recommendations to ensure that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to inculcate discipline expertise and innovation into project work.
• Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics.
• Interpret and summarize data, including reports and documents that result in sound scientific and regulatory conclusions.
• Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal communication

Geotechnical engineering expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Field data collection

Geotechnical analysis

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Nuclear QA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Field data collection tools

Geotechnical laboratory testing equipment

CPTs

Geophysical methods

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Nuclear Geotechnical Engineer in any of our offices in the United States. The work will primarily consist of the practice of geotechnical engineering for safety related subsurface investigations in support of new nuclear power plants. You will serve as a technical professional and/or leader for in-depth investigations of the geologic profile, seismicity, surface ruptures, voids, slope stability, aquifers, reactor excavation design, and foundation design. Responsible for SME innovation and administration; ensuring corporate compliance with all Local, State, and Federal environmental and safety regulations; and providing direction to address current and future environmental challenges in a rapidly changing and complex business climate.

Your Impact

• Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the scientific discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved within the business sector.
• Actively foster compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental laws, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that scientific discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition is developed and continuously improved.
• Schedule scientific discipline meetings, providing updates and recommendations to ensure that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to inculcate discipline expertise and innovation into project work.
• Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics.
• Interpret and summarize data, including reports and documents that result in sound scientific and regulatory conclusions.
• Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
• 5-7 years of engineer experience in a corporate environment.
• 3+ years of Geotechnical Engineer in support of licensing and design of nuclear power facilities.
• Demonstrated experience working under Nuclear Quality Assurance Programs that meet the requirements of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1.
• Experience with the collection of field data using soil borings, rock coring, CPTs, geophysical methods, etc.
• Experience reviewing and summarizing detailed geologic papers and studies.
• Experience assigning, evaluating, and interpreting geotechnical laboratory testing and analyses.
• Prepare Safety Analysis Reports to support Early Site Permit, Construction Permit, and/or Combined Operating License Applications for submission to the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US NRC).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain PE.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to quickly adapt to change.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree is preferred.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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