Nuclear Engineer - Radiological

Last Energy

$90K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Nuclear Engineering or related field (e.g., physics with nuclear concentration)
  • 5+ years of experience in PWR or BWR radiological evaluations
  • Proficient in MCNP, SCALE, RADTRAD, or similar nuclear analysis codes
  • Experience with scripting and coding in PYTHON or EXCEL VB
  • Strong team interaction and peer relationship skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Determine core and coolant radiological source terms
  • Calculate neutron and gamma radiation fields
  • Assess dose from theoretical accidents and environmental impact
  • Support customer and regulatory interactions for reactor approval
  • Prepare and review safety analysis and calculation documentation
  • Perform additional duties as required

Benefits

  • Innovative work environment focused on micro nuclear technology
  • Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking safety and licensing efforts
  • Engagement with regulatory authorities and customers
  • Collaboration with a skilled nuclear engineering team
  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement
Full Job Description
Last Energy seeks an experienced Radiological Engineer to support the safety and licensing analysis for the PWR-20 micro nuclear reactor. This person will work closely with the nuclear engineering and safety analysis staff to ensure that the PWR-20 design meets radiation safety and accident dose requirements.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Determine core and coolant radiological source terms
  • Determine neutron and gamma radiation fields
  • Calculate the dose due to theoretical accidents and the impact on surrounding areas
  • Participate in and support interfaces with customer and regulatory authorities to obtain regulatory approval of the Last Energy reactor core design, codes, and methods
  • Prepare and review safety analyses, calculation files, and associated records
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Nuclear Engineering, or a related degree (e.g., physics with nuclear concentration)
  • 5+ years of applicable experience in PWR or BWR radiological evaluations
  • Proficiency in MCNP, SCALE, RADTRAD, or other nuclear industry analysis code as well as scripting and coding with PYTHON or EXCEL VB
  • Positive and effective team interaction skills and value positive peer relationships
  • Effective written and oral communication skills

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