Lead Radiological Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Reston, VA

About The Position

We offer you a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in nuclear/radiological engineering. This Radiological Engineering position will provide you with opportunities for interfacing with clients and includes project work execution responsibilities. You will work with multi-discipline engineering project teams engaged in the design and engineering of upgrades and modifications to new and existing nuclear power plants in the following areas: Radiological dose calculations, Radiation source term calculations, Radiation monitoring system design. In addition, you will: Work on both domestic and international nuclear power plant projects. Travel to client offices and plant site locations to attend project progress meetings; travel may involve both domestic and international travel to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Perform site walk-downs. Address emergent issues and provide technical support to clients.

Requirements

  • BS or MS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience with radiation monitoring systems including types of radiation detectors and their operation, signal processing, and mechanical/electrical interfaces with plant systems
  • Experience with the calibration and detection capability of radiation monitoring systems including primary calibrations, secondary/transfer calibrations, energy calibrations, energy response characteristics, and reference isotopes
  • Working knowledge of NRC regulations and guidance that apply to licensing and license renewal of nuclear power plants
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

  • PE license desired, but not required
  • Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Responsibilities

  • Radiological dose calculations
  • Radiation source term calculations
  • Radiation monitoring system design
  • Work on both domestic and international nuclear power plant projects
  • Travel to client offices and plant site locations to attend project progress meetings; travel may involve both domestic and international travel to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
  • Perform site walk-downs
  • Address emergent issues and provide technical support to clients

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
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