Senior Nuclear Radiological Engineer

Sargent & Lundy • Full-time • Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States • 3h ago

Description

We are currently hiring motivated, talented individuals to support nuclear / radiological design engineering efforts for Small Modular Reactor (SMR), Advanced Reactor (AR), and medical isotope facility design projects that are in the conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases. This is an opportunity to work on the next generation of smaller-scale, modular nuclear power plants, and nuclear technologies.

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
Radiation monitoring systems

In addition, you will:

Work on both domestic and international nuclear power plant projects
Travel to client offices and nuclear plant site locations to attend project progress meetings
Address emergent issues and provide technical support to our nuclear clients

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. US citizenship or US permanent resident status is mandatory.

BS in Nuclear Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; MS degree preferred
A minimum of 10 years of nuclear / radiological experience in the nuclear power industry
Experience with some or all of the following nuclear computer programs:
- RADTRAD
- SCALE (ORIGEN)
- MCNP
- MicroShield
- ARCON96
- NRCDOSE (GASPAR, LADTAP, XOQDOQ)
- PAVAN
- GALE
- WebTRAGIS / RADTRAN
- MACCS
Experience in nuclear radiation monitoring system design is desired, but not required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
PE license desired, but not required

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award Winning Compensation & Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

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