Senior Technical Manager, Nuclear Geologist

WSP; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Technical Manager, Geologist to provide strategic leadership for engineering geology tasks related to nuclear power facilities. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in geology, with substantial knowledge of regulatory compliance and field data collection, as well as exceptional leadership and communication skills. This role will involve mentoring staff and contributing to project deliverables while adhering to safety standards. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Geologist experience in a corporate environment.
• 3+ years of engineering geology supporting nuclear power facilities.
• Licensed Professional Geologist.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for scientific discipline and function.
• Foster compliance with environmental laws.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, and budgets.
• Interpret data for scientific and regulatory conclusions.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Field data collection

Regulatory compliance

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or related discipline

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Technical Manager, Geologist in any of our United States offices. The work will primarily consist of the practice of engineering geology 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, and aquifers. 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 Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of Geologist experience in a corporate environment.
• 3+ years of engineering geology 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.
• 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 Geologist.
• 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.