On-Call Nuclear Materials Engineering

WSP•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an on-call Nuclear Materials Engineer for its Charlotte, North Carolina office. The work primarily involves geotechnical and construction materials engineering for safety-related laboratory and field construction services projects supporting the design and construction of new nuclear power plants. The engineer will serve as a technical professional and/or subject matter expert on nuclear safety-related testing projects across the country. The role includes reviewing laboratory and field test reports, providing technical leadership to WSP’s nuclear program, supporting compliance with applicable laws and regulations and WSP’s Nuclear Quality Assurance Program, and contributing to project proposals and scopes. The engineer will interpret and summarize data, advise multidisciplinary teams and clients, and mentor staff. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
12+ years of Engineer experience in a corporate environment.
3+ years of Engineer experience supporting licensing, design, and construction of nuclear power facilities.
Demonstrated experience working under Nuclear Quality Assurance Programs meeting 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1 requirements.
Demonstrated experience with construction materials testing projects under nuclear safety-related quality assurance requirements.
Experience reviewing and summarizing laboratory and field test reports for construction materials testing projects.
Experience assigning, evaluating, and interpreting laboratory testing and analyses.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain PE.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with employees at all organizational levels.
Proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Provide technical review of laboratory and field test reports for safety-related materials testing projects.
Provide technical leadership to WSP’s nuclear program to support high-quality project outcomes and program growth.
Foster compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental laws, policies, and regulatory requirements, including WSP’s Nuclear Quality Assurance Program requirements.
May inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, and pricing for future work.
Interpret and summarize data, reports, and documents to reach sound scientific and regulatory conclusions.
Provide verbal and/or written input to multidisciplinary project teams and contribute 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.