Contractor – Radiological Engineer

NuScale Power

Radiological Engineer specializing in nuclear analyses for pressurized light-water reactors. Focus on licensing writing and defense within a remote work environment.

Posted 7/6/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in radiological and nuclear analyses, particularly in pressurized light-water reactor licensing and defense. Capable of performing complex engineering calculations and mentoring junior engineers while adhering to regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Nuclear EngineeringRadiological Health PhysicsPressurized Light-Water Reactor LicensingEngineering CalculationsDepartment of Energy 10 CFR Part 810 Compliance

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Hard Skills

Radiological AnalysisNuclear AnalysisEngineering CalculationsSimulation ToolsProblem ResolutionComplex Engineering AssignmentsLicense DevelopmentDefense StrategiesMentoringTraining

Soft Skills

CreativityInnovationTeam CollaborationCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Nuclear EngineeringRadiological EngineeringHealth PhysicsPressurized Water ReactorBoiling Water ReactorEngineering StandardsRegulatory ComplianceDepartment of EnergyABET AccreditationSenior Customer Interaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting to the Manager, Radiological Engineering
Specialize in radiological and nuclear analyses with a focus on pressurized light-water reactors licensing writing and defense.
Perform engineering calculations and analysis using industry-standard methods and simulation tools.
Develop resolutions to complex problems that require creativity and innovation.
Plan, organize, and perform innovative and complex engineering assignments on a team.
Interact with management and senior customer personnel.
Mentor and train junior engineers.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a B.S. degree in nuclear engineering or radiological health physics from a four year ABET accredited college of university is required.
A minimum 8 years of full-time directly applicable experience in nuclear/radiological engineering or health physics is required.
2-3 years’ of additional or concurrent experience in PWR or BWR license development and defense.
Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work options
Professional development