General Matter
Nuclear Consequence Analysis Engineer
$150K–$210K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 12, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, California, United States - Education
- Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Health Physics, Physics, or a related field.
About the job
Performs radiological and chemical accident consequence analyses for a nuclear fuel facility, supporting its Integrated Safety Analysis and 10 CFR Part 70 licensing.
What you'll do
- Develop source terms and analyze consequences of radiological and chemical release scenarios.
- Model atmospheric dispersion and estimate concentrations, doses, and exposures using consequence-analysis tools.
- Support the ISA by evaluating scenario severity, informing safety controls, and documenting analyses for regulatory review.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Health Physics, Physics, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of consequence and accident analysis methods and radiological and/or chemical dispersion modeling.
- Proficiency with consequence modeling tools such as HotSpot, RASCAL, MACCS, ARCON, ALOHA, or similar software.
- Strong engineering fundamentals, analytical and problem-solving skills, and clear technical communication.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting an ISA or license application for a nuclear fuel cycle facility, or developing DOE-STD-3009 safety analysis reports or consequence analyses at a DOE facility or national lab.
- Experience with chemical process hazard analysis, toxicological consequence assessment, or advanced degrees; CHP or PE license preferred or ability to obtain one.
Pay
$150,000–$210,000 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
HotSpot, RASCAL, MACCS, ARCON, ALOHA, 10 CFR Part 70, 10 CFR 70.61, DOE-STD-3009
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