General Matter
Radiological Protection Engineer
$80K–$175K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Jan 10, 2025
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, California, United States - Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Radiological Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Provides radiation protection expertise for the design, licensing, and safe operation of nuclear fuel cycle facilities.
What you'll do
- Develop radiological protection programs, perform exposure and dose analyses, and evaluate monitoring systems.
- Prepare licensing and safety documentation and support regulatory reviews, inspections, and hearings.
- Collaborate on facility protection measures and deliver radiological safety training.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Radiological Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in radiation protection software and modeling tools, such as MCNP, SCALE, and MicroShield.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, including 10 CFR Part 20, NRC guidance, DOE orders, and international standards.
- Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using engineering fundamentals, including with partial information.
Nice to have
- Experience in radiological protection in the nuclear industry, preferably in fuel cycle facilities or reactor licensing; CHP certification or equivalent.
- Advanced degree or evidence of exceptional ability, such as prior projects or completed products.
Pay
$80,000-$175,000 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
MCNP, SCALE, MicroShield, 10 CFR Part 20, ICRP, ANSI, NRC, DOE
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