Radiological Engineer, Level 3

NuScale Power

Radiological Engineer specializing in source terms and dose analysis for pressurized light-water reactors. Conducting engineering calculations and analysis while mentoring junior engineers.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $108,908 - $131,441 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting to the Manager of Radiological Engineering, this position will specialize in the areas of source terms, normal and accident dose analysis, atmospheric dispersion modeling, particle transport, reactor analysis, and shielding analysis.
Perform engineering calculations and analysis using industry-standard methods and simulation tools (e.g., NRCDose, SCALE, RADTRAD, MCNP, and ADVANTG) with little to no supervision.
Develop resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity and innovation.
Plan, organize, and perform innovative and complex engineering assignments on a team dedicated to the development of an engineering project; interpret scope and requirements of projects; develop alternatives.
Exercise judgment within broadly defined policies and practices using professional principles and company objectives to resolve complex issues.
Interact with internal peers and management on matters requiring coordination within the department and sector.
Represent the department as a technical resource both inside and outside the department.
Mentor and train junior engineers.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering or radiological health physics from an ABET or ANSAC accredited college or university is required.
A minimum of 5 years of full-time working experience in nuclear/radiological engineering or health physics is required.
Must have at least 2 years (either additional or concurrent) experience in PWR or BWR design analysis using radiological engineering software such as NRCDose, SCALE, RADTRAD, MCNP, and ADVANTG.
Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Dose AnalysisEngineering CalculationsParticle TransportReactor AnalysisShielding Analysis

Soft Skills

CreativityInnovationJudgmentCollaborationMentoring

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear EngineeringEligibility Under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810