Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

Become a part of ENERCON as a Geotechnical Engineer. You can help lead others as a senior level geotechnical engineer in a mentor or leadership role. 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!

We are 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.

Responsibilities

A typical day may include providing engineering support for our Nuclear Services Group, DOE and Commercial Projects. Most projects are multi-disciplined and require extensive interface with other engineers as well as our clients. Duties of this role include proposal preparation, developing design studies, preparing engineering calculations and reports, attending project meetings, performing walkdowns, and mentoring and training junior employees. Preparing, reviewing, and overseeing geotechnical site investigations is part of the duties of this role. Other duties of this role include 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

Qualifications

- Advanced Degree in Civil Engineering or Geophysics from an ABET accredited university with experience in applying geotechnical earthquake engineering and seismology principles

- Minimum 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience

- PE certification preferred

- Experience in geotechnical earthquake engineering design and analysis, and ground motion characterization and seismic hazard implementation, preferably for nuclear power plants

- Experience in software such as PLAXIS, FLAC3D, SASSI, RSPMATCH, and SHAKE preferred

- 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

Pay Range

USD $130,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.

About ENERCON Additional Information

- At Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON), we’re driven by our people—and we’re proud to offer rewarding careers in a culture of excellence. We provide a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities that support your long-term growth.

What We Offer

- Enjoy full benefits for you and your dependents starting day one, no waiting period

- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and alternative schedules

- 401(k) with employer matching

- Tuition reimbursement

- Professional Engineer (PE) license support and incentives

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Salary Range Information

- If a salary range is listed, it reflects the typical range for this full-time position based on the role, level, and location. Individual compensation within the range will be determined by factors such as work location, relevant experience, job-related skills, and education or training.

Eligibility To Work

- Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US without requiring current or future sponsorship.

- Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings, ENERCON and client specific background checks, and annual motor vehicle record (MVR) according to com pany and client policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

- ENERCON does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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