[IRIS] (Job) Bechtel Job Opportunity for Seismologist

[IRIS]

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Seismologist for its Geotechnical &  
Hydraulic Engineering Services (G&HES) group located in Frederick,  
Maryland. Descriptions of the position and job requirements are  
provided below.

This position involves providing computational, technical writing,  
and licensing support for the development of earthquake design  
parameters for a wide range of projects and project structures and  
facilities under the applicable regulatory requirements.  
Specifically, this will include performing studies to establish the  
seismic design basis for future nuclear power generation facilities,  
including preparing the applicable sections of Safety Analysis  
Reports. Emphasis is on characterization of design ground motions/ 
loads for seismic design input from a geoscience and geotechnical  
engineering perspective rather than from a structural/civil design  
perspective. The position also involves contributing to memos,  
calculations, and reports developing deterministic and probabilistic  
estimates of seismic design parameters. Additional responsibilities  
include supporting engineering geology and geotechnical  
investigations as needed.

The job requires an M.S. degree in the Geosciences. Applicants having  
a Ph.D. or industry experience with earthquake ground motion input  
are preferred. The applicant must demonstrate familiarity with  
fundamental elastic wave propagation theory, and the theory and  
application of probabilistic seismic hazard analysis. Experience with  
soil column amplification factor analysis, including experience with  
linear and equivalent-linear computer programs, is required. The  
applicant should be familiar with various geophysical survey  
techniques and have experience preparing specifications for  
performing or subcontracting geophysical survey work for subsurface  
investigations. The applicant should also be familiar with applicable  
codes, standards, and regulations for characterization of seismic  
design input, and have programming experience in Fortran, Visual  
Basic and/or C++. The applicant must have right to work and remain in  
the United States.

Applicants should send their resume and cover letter to:

Stewart W. Taylor, Ph.D., P.E.
Bechtel Corporation
5275 Westview Drive
Frederick, MD 21703-8306
Tel: (301) 228-7657
E-mail: swtaylor at bechtel.com

Applicants should also apply online at:

http://www.bechtel.com/careers/ExtWeb2.asp? 
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