On-Call Nuclear Materials Engineering

About the job

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a On-Call Nuclear Materials Engineer in our Charlotte, NC office. The work will primarily consist of the practice of geotechnical and construction materials engineering for safety-related laboratory and field construction services projects in support of new nuclear power plant design and construction. You will serve as a technical professional and/or subject matter expert for nuclear safety-related testing projects across the country.

Your Impact

• 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 growth of the program.
• Actively foster compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental laws, policies, and regulatory requirements, including the requirements of WSP’s Nuclear Quality Assurance Program which meets the requirements of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1.
• May inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, and pricing for future work.
• Interpret and summarize data, including reports and documents that result in sound scientific and regulatory conclusions.
• Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of Engineer experience in a corporate environment.
• 3+ years of Engineer experience in support of licensing, and design, and construction of nuclear power facilities.
• Demonstrated experience working under Nuclear Quality Assurance Programs that meet the requirements of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1.
• 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 with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

About Us

About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 97714
• Job Category: Engineering
• Posting Date: 2026-10-15
• Locations: 2801 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, US ()