Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Nuclear Site Development

RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in the United States is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with extensive experience in nuclear or large-scale power projects. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Geotechnical Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience, along with familiarity with seismic engineering practices. Responsibilities include managing subsurface investigations and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role requires a proactive approach to risk mitigation and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years geotechnical engineering experience required.
• 5+ years in nuclear or large-scale power generation new builds.
• PE and/or GE/CEG certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority for ground-structure interactions.
• Oversee geotechnical lab testing and inspections.
• Provide defense of Geotechnical & Seismology sections for licensing.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Seismic engineering

Nuclear power plant design

SSI modeling expertise

Settlement analysis

Education

BS in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or related

MS/PhD in Geotechnical/Engineering Geology

Job description

Overview

Responsibilities

• Technical authority for ground-structure interactions for SMR site characterization and foundation design
• Own subsurface investigations, seismic site response, critical foundation design/monitoring, and licensing inputs
• Oversee Seismic Category I foundations, deep soil mixing, rock anchoring under below-grade structures
• Ensure geotechnical lab testing + field inspections comply with NQA-1
• Provide input/defense of Geotechnical & Seismology sections for NRC/international license applications
• Support PSHA and determination of SSE parameters
• Develop/review 3D hydrogeological models (groundwater chemistry/flow impacts on foundations)
• Review heavy-haul paths for large modules/components
• Proactively mitigate geotechnical risks impacting schedule (faults/voids, heave, backfill issues, etc.)
• Support proposals/early works; interface with partners/customers/regulators; ensure quality deliverables

Qualifications

• BS in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or related
• 10+ years geotechnical engineering experience
• 5+ years nuclear OR equivalent large-scale power generation new builds
• May require access to U.S. export-controlled information (authorization if required)
• MS/PhD in Geotechnical/Engineering Geology
• PE and/or GE/CEG (as applicable)
• SSI modeling expertise; seismic slope stability; settlement analysis for heavy modular loads
• Knowledge of NRC RG 1.132, RG 1.138, ASCE 7, IBC, ASTM D1557, ISO 9001