Senior Technical Manager, Nuclear Geotechnical Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Technical Manager, Nuclear Geotechnical Engineer to oversee subsurface investigations for nuclear power plants. The successful candidate will lead technical teams, ensure compliance with environmental regulations, and mentor junior staff. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and knowledge of Nuclear Quality Assurance Programs. This is a full-time role based in various U.S. locations, offering a flexible workplace model and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in a corporate environment.
• 3+ years of geotechnical experience supporting nuclear power facilities.
• Experience under Nuclear Quality Assurance Programs.
• Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical investigations for nuclear power safety.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Mentor staff for professional development.
• Prepare Safety Analysis Reports for regulatory submission.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Leadership

Interpersonal Communication

Safety Compliance

Data Interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Geophysical methods

Soil borings and rock coring

Laboratory testing techniques

Job description

Job Description

Senior Technical Manager, Nuclear Geotechnical Engineer

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Technical Manager, Nuclear Geotechnical Engineer in any of our United States offices. 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of Engineer experience in a corporate environment.
• 3+ years of Geotechnical Engineer experience 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.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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.