Nuclear Geotechnical Engineer: Safety & Seismic Leader

WSP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Nuclear Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in the United States offices. You will lead geotechnical investigations for safety-related subsurface work on new nuclear power plants, directing analysis of geology, seismicity, slope stability, and foundation design.

You will ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local environmental and safety regulations, mentor staff, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to provide high-level advisory support to clients, while

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.
• Experience with Nuclear QA programs meeting 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1.
• Experience with field data collection methods (soil borings, rock coring, CPTs, geophysical methods).

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive leadership for geotechnical discipline and project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local environmental and safety regulations.
• Develop and maintain Certification and accreditation for the discipline.
• Lead meetings and communicate progress to project teams and clients.
• Contribute to proposal scopes, timelines, and budgets; provide strategic advice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Nuclear QA experience

Geotechnical field data collection

Mentoring staff

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Soil borings & CPTs data collection

Geophysical methods

Laboratory testing interpretation

Job description

WSP is seeking a Nuclear Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in the United States offices. You will lead geotechnical investigations for safety-related subsurface work on new nuclear power plants, directing analysis of geology, seismicity, slope stability, and foundation design.

You will ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local environmental and safety regulations, mentor staff, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to provide high-level advisory support to clients, while