Geotechnical Engineer

Enercon Services, Inc.•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

13d•Remote

About The Position

ENERCON is seeking Principal level Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering professionals and seismologists to support our Nuclear Services Group. Our positions offer remote flexibility. We encourage you to explore our exciting opportunity and become part of our innovative and impactful team. We are committed to investing in our employees by providing training and resources for growth and career advancement. Whether you aim to become a technical expert, people leader, project manager, or business development leader, we support your journey!

Requirements

Advanced Degree in Civil Engineering or Geophysics from an ABET accredited university with experience in applying geotechnical earthquake engineering and seismology principles.
Minimum 6 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
Experience in geotechnical earthquake engineering design and analysis, and ground motion characterization and seismic hazard implementation.
Knowledge of codes, standards, regulations, guidelines of NRC, EPRI, NEI, ASCE and ASTM.
Ability to gain and maintain unescorted access at power generation and nuclear power plants and DOE sites.
Ability to provide technical guidance to support staff.
Ability and willingness to apply established technical knowledge to less familiar applications.
Flexibility to respond and adapt to client and project needs.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams.
Ability to travel between 10-20% of the time; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs, ranging from a few days to a few weeks.

Nice To Haves

PE certification preferred.
Nuclear power generation experience preferred.
Experience in software such as PLAXIS, FLAC3D, SASSI, RSPMATCH, and SHAKE preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing engineering support for our Nuclear Services Group, DOE and Commercial Projects.
Developing design studies, preparing engineering calculations and reports.
Attending project meetings, performing walkdowns.
Mentoring and training junior employees.
Preparing, reviewing, and overseeing geotechnical site investigations.
Performing reviews of engineering calculations and reports in the areas of deterministic and Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA), site amplification/response analysis, and spectrum compatible acceleration time history development.
Collaborate Across Disciplines: Act as the bridge between engineering teams, ensuring seamless integration and coordination across all project disciplines.
Shape Project Success: Develop innovative design studies, define project scopes, prepare or review geotechnical site investigation programs and create accurate engineering estimates to drive project excellence.
Master Procurement & Installation: Draft detailed specifications for geotechnical projects, evaluate technical bids, and select top-tier solutions to meet project needs.
Think Creatively: Bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to solve complex technical challenges and push projects forward.
Be Hands-On in the Field: Travel to project sites, conduct walkdowns of plant structures, systems, and components related to the project work scope.
Lead & Inspire Teams: Foster a positive, goal-oriented environment with your motivational leadership style, empowering teams to achieve success.