Vice President, Nuclear Geotechnical Engineer

WSP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Vice President, Nuclear Geotechnical Engineer in Atlanta, GA. You will lead geotechnical engineering efforts for nuclear power plants, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and project deliverables. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of engineering experience, significant background in nuclear quality assurance, and the ability to mentor staff. This role may require occasional travel and a flexible schedule to meet project demands.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in an engineering corporate environment.
• 3+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering for nuclear power facilities.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain PE.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for scientific discipline and direction for projects.
• Ensure compliance with environmental laws and safety regulations.
• Mentor and support staff for professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Geotechnical engineering

Nuclear Quality Assurance Programs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline

Master’s Degree

Tools

Geophysical methods

Soil borings and rock coring equipment

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Vice President, Nuclear Geotechnical Engineer in our Atlanta, GA or 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline; Master’s degree a plus.
• 15+ 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.