WSP

Vice President, Nuclear Geotechnical Engineer

WSP$150K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related field; Master's preferred.
  • 15+ years of engineering experience in a corporate setting.
  • 3+ years supporting geotechnical engineering for nuclear facility licensing and design.
  • Experience with Nuclear Quality Assurance Programs under 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1.
  • Proficient in field data collection methods such as soil borings and geophysical techniques.
  • Skilled in reviewing and interpreting geologic research papers.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain a PE.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for geotechnical engineering projects.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations at all levels.
  • Develop and improve scientific certifications and accreditations.
  • Coordinate and lead scientific discipline meetings for project updates.
  • Inform proposals and project scopes, including timelines and budgets.
  • Summarize and interpret data for scientific and regulatory conclusions.
  • Mentor staff to facilitate their professional development.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in the nuclear sector.
  • Leadership role influencing future environmental compliance strategies.
  • Collaborative and innovative team environment.
  • Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
  • Flexibility in work schedule to meet business demands.
Full Job Description
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.
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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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