Nuclear Radiological Engineer

WORK LOCATION: This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent on site and working remote from home.

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

• US citizenship or US permanent resident status is mandatory
• BS in Nuclear Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; MS degree preferred
• A minimum of 5 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.  

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.