On-Call Nuclear Materials Engineering

WSP • Charlotte, NC

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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 for nuclear safety-related testing projects across the country.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 12 or more years of engineering experience in a corporate environment.
• At least 3 years of engineering experience supporting licensing, design, and construction of nuclear power facilities.
• Demonstrated experience working under Nuclear Quality Assurance Programs that meet 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 a PE license.
• 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.

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 under 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1.
• Contribute to 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 written input to multidisciplinary project teams and contribute strategic advice to clients.
• Mentor staff in their professional growth and development.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior