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. This position is based in our Reston, VA office and has technical responsibility for oversight of geological investigations and laboratory testing, origination and/or checking of geological calculations, development of conceptual ground models, groundwater models, preparation of licensing documents, reports, and design documents such as specifications, etc.

The position reports to the G&HES EGS on the Project and coordinates with other G&HES technical specialists, subcontractors, and client representatives in the development of licensing and design documents. In addition, it will be required that the candidate have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and embrace Bechtel’s diversity & inclusion, leadership, quality, and safety values.

• 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 hydro geologists, engineering geologists, and subcontractor personnel.
• Coordinate 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.

• 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.

• 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, Open Ground, 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.
• Willingness and ability to travel and remain at jobsite for an extended time.
• Curiosity, initiative, sound judgment, and knowledge of the fields of geology and engineering.
• Knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings, specifications, and material requisitions and of construction methods for concrete and steel structures.
• Understand work processes of…