Sargent & Lundy

Nuclear Radiological Engineer

City
Chicago
State
IL
Country
United States
Area of Interest
Engineering
Type
Full Time - Regular
Job ID
2024-10697
Business Group
Nuclear Power Group
Department
Nuclear Technology and Regulations

Description

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

Qualifications

  • 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.

 

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

 

Awards & Recognition

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