Senior Radiological Engineer

Amentum•Richland, WA

3d•$115,544 - $182,530•Onsite

About The Position

Develops health physics, radiological engineering, dosimetry, bioassay, assessment, or instrumentation processes for projects or programs and/or operating facilities under the direction of an assigned supervisor. With minimal oversight, plans work requiring judgment in evaluating, selecting, applying, and adapting health physics and radiological engineering techniques, control procedures, and criteria. Devises cost-effective approaches to solving problems. This position supports the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture and implementation of the Radiological Control Program. The role is based at the WTP Site, 22 miles north of Richland, and follows a 4 x 10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The successful candidate must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without current or future Amentum visa sponsorship, pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, and be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by DOE as posing heightened security concerns may be subject to additional security requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Health Physics, Engineering, or a related science, unless qualifying training and experience is accepted in lieu of a degree.
With a BS degree, at least 10 years of operational Radiation Protection and Health Physics experience; with an MS degree, at least 7 years.
Expert knowledge of health physics, including broad knowledge of applied health physics and radiation protection principles and practices, standards and requirements, and applicable DOE Orders.
Experience developing and implementing Radiation Protection Programs within the DOE complex.
Experience resolving challenging radiological issues with management and facility staff.
Experience in multiple areas among ALARA, assessments, dosimetry, instrumentation, radiological engineering, radiological work planning, and training.
At least 1 year of nuclear experience; full-time related academic training may substitute on a one-for-one basis for 2 of the 3 years of nuclear experience.
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.

Nice To Haves

Active certification as CHP or RRPT.
In lieu of a degree, appropriate training and experience commensurate with the position may be considered through one of these alternatives: 10 years of related experience and 20 semester credit hours in related technical subjects; completion of 80 semester credit hours in related technical subjects; successful completion of the Engineer In Training (EIT) examination or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination accredited through NCEES; or a professional engineer’s license.

Responsibilities

Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing safety and quality in work to protect self, others, and the environment.
Provide technical support for assigned aspects of Radiological Control Program implementation to ensure federal, state, and WTP requirements regarding radiation exposure to site personnel and the general public are followed.
Develop health physics, radiological engineering, dosimetry, bioassay, assessment, or instrumentation processes for projects, programs, and/or operating facilities.
Plan work requiring judgment in evaluating, selecting, applying, and adapting health physics and radiological engineering techniques, control procedures, and criteria.
Develop cost-effective approaches to solving problems.