Radiological Controls Engineer

Electric Boats$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) roles
  • Current NAVSEA 389-0288 Article 109 Qualification (preferred)
  • Background in Radiological Controls (preferred)
  • Experience in engineering, quality assurance, or problem resolution (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Qualify as a Nuclear Engineer for radiological Technical Work Documents
  • Qualify as a Radiological Engineer
  • Develop and review procedures for effective radiological controls
  • Maintain the radiological status of submarines
  • Prepare radiological controls agreements
  • Provide oversight for radiological work at shipyard and Naval Submarine Base New London
  • Lead projects for radiological innovation and improvement

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment with field and office responsibilities
  • Opportunities for leadership in radiological innovation
  • Collaboration with multiple naval nuclear program stakeholders
  • Strong emphasis on professional development and quality assurance
  • Support for obtaining the DOD Secret Level Security Clearance
Full Job Description
Overview

The successful candidate will provide technical direction to nuclear engineers, radiological control technicians, and nuclear trades, as well as perform oversight during the planning and execution of nuclear work.  Radiological Engineers are the technical authority responsible for ensuring radiological controls requirements and principles are met to protect people and the environment while maintaining radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable.

                                   

Duties will include:

  • Qualifying as a Nuclear Engineer of radiological Technical Work Documents per NAVSEA 389-0288, Article 109
  • Qualifying as a Radiological Engineer
  • Developing and reviewing procedures and methods to ensure appropriate radiological controls are directed
  • Maintaining the radiological status of home ported and visiting submarines
  • Preparing radiological controls agreements
  • Providing deck-plate support and oversight of radiological work in the shipyard and at Naval Submarine Base New London
  • Investigating radiological problems and sharing learning to prevent or mitigate re-occurrence
  • Leading projects for radiological innovation and process improvement
  • Coordinating with other naval nuclear program shipyards and labs to maintain and improve corporate radiological controls procedures
  • Field and office work is required
Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related engineering field
  • 5+ years of experience in Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) Engineering, Test, Quality, New Construction, or Overhaul and Repair work

Preferred:

  • Current NAVSEA 389-0288 Article 109 Qualification
  • Previous experience in Radiological Controls
  • Previous experience as an Auditor, Problem Resolution Lead, Quality Engineer, Quality Advocate, Green/BlackBelt, or other quality professional
  • Prior experience interfacing with engineering, operations, program management and Customer representatives (Navy personnel, SUPSHIP, KAPL, etc.)
  • BS degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering
Skills
  • Knowledge of NAVSEA 389-0288
  • Strong technical writing, oral communication, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office products
  • The candidate will be required to qualify as a Radiation worker in accordance with NAVSEA 389-0288 and willbe required to obtain a DOD Secret Level (or higher) Security Clearance
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