Senior Radiological Engineer

Amentum•Richland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Develops health physics, radiological engineering, dosimetry, bioassay, assessment, or instrumentation processes for projects, 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, controls, procedures, and criteria. Devises cost-effective approaches to solving problems. This position provides technical support for assigned aspects of Radiological Control Program implementation to help ensure federal, state, and Waste Treatment Plant requirements concerning radiation exposure to site personnel and the general public are followed. The role supports the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing safety and quality to protect employees, others, and the environment. The position is based at the WTP Site, 22 miles north of Richland, and follows a 4 x 10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The work combines desk-based activities with oversight of field activities. Candidates must be authorized to work 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 Hanford Site access. Additional security requirements may apply to non-U.S. citizens from countries designated by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Health Physics, Engineering, or a related science, or qualifying alternative training and experience.
If substituting training and experience for a degree, meet one of the stated 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.
At least 10 years of operational Radiation Protection and Health Physics experience with a BS degree, or 7 years with an MS degree.
Expert knowledge of health physics, with 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 from the following: ALARA, assessments, dosimetry, instrumentation, radiological engineering, radiological work planning, and training.
One year of nuclear experience; full-time related academic training may substitute one-for-one 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 be able to 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; teleworking does not waive this security requirement.

Nice To Haves

Active certification as a Certified Health Physicist (CHP) or Registered Radiation Protection Technologist (RRPT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop health physics, radiological engineering, dosimetry, bioassay, assessment, or instrumentation processes for projects, programs, and/or operating facilities.
Plan work involving evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of health physics and radiological engineering techniques, controls, procedures, and criteria.
Devise cost-effective approaches to solve problems.
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.
Help ensure federal, state, and WTP requirements regarding radiation exposure to site personnel and the general public are followed.
Oversee field activities through inspections, testing, and equipment operations.