Radiological Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

5d • $62,998 - $90,586 • Onsite

About The Position

We offer you a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in nuclear/radiological engineering. You will work with multi-discipline engineering project teams engaged in the design and engineering of upgrades and modifications to existing nuclear power plants in the following areas: Radiological dose calculations, Shielding design calculations, Radiation source term calculations. In addition, you will work on both domestic and international nuclear power plant projects and have potential travel to support projects.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Proficiency with MS Office applications

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program
• Experience with some of the following computer programs: MCNP, RADTRAD, MicroShield, ORIGEN, ARCON96
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation
• Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Radiological dose calculations
• Shielding design calculations
• Radiation source term calculations
• Work on both domestic and international nuclear power plant projects
• Potential travel to support projects
• Take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level