Sr. Engineering Geologist/Hydrogeologist

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for providing technical leadership and oversight of engineering geological, hydrogeological, and groundwater modeling activities performed by project staff, subcontractors, and subject matter experts to support plant licensing and engineering designs.

Major Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and prepare specifications, bid evaluations, and award recommendations for subsurface exploration, groundwater monitoring program, and material subcontractors.
• Develop geotechnical/geological/hydrogeological investigation plans and subsequently supervise field investigations.
• Provide recommendations for geophysical surveys meeting site characterization objectives.
• Review geotechnical subcontractor's reports and prepare comments and recommendations.
• Establish technical approaches, methodologies, and acceptance criteria for hydrogeological and geological analyses and deliverables.
• Review technical reports, calculations, specifications, licensing documents, and design inputs prepared by project teams and subcontractors.
• Lead technical reviews of groundwater flow and contaminant transport models and ensure compliance with project quality requirements and licensing commitments.
• Direct and mentor junior hydrogeologists, engineering geologists, and subcontractor personnel.
• Cover coordination work between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, the client, suppliers, contractors, and other divisional groups.
• Review quantity estimates and staffing requirements for forecasts and change orders.
• Participate in and foster a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

Education And Experience Requirements

• M.S. in hydrogeology, engineering geology, or other related geosciences discipline, and 8 years progressive related experience, or Ph.D. degree in the same disciplines and 6 years of progressive related experience.
• Must be authorized to live and work in the US without sponsorship.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Demonstrated engineering geology and hydrogeology experience supporting major infrastructure, energy, mining, or nuclear projects, including characterization of site geology and groundwater systems.
• Proficiency with geology software for aquifer test analyses and groundwater flow and transport models, including but not limited to AQTESOLV, MODFLOW, and MT3D.
• Proficiency in geological and geotechnical data management (e.g., Leapfrog, OpenGround, etc.).
• Professional Geologist (PG) license or equivalent.
• Experience in nuclear plant licensing and design (nuclear power plant or DOE nuclear facility).
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, computer graphics, and other appropriate computer applications to facilitate the compilation and analysis of data collection activities.
• Experience providing technical oversight, quality review, and technical direction for multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication, planning, and organizational skills.