Nuclear Radiation Protection Engineer I

Requisition ID: 906

Location:

Camden, NJ, US Kyiv, UA Cranberry, PA, US Madrid, ES Almondsbury, GB

Job Family Function: Engineering

Department: SMR

Division: Small Modular Reactor

Holtec International and its subsidiary companies are designing an unfailingly safe and secure source of clean energy using nuclear fission, called the SMR-300 small modular reactor. The position is offered by SMR LLC as a member of the Holtec International family, a global turnkey supplier of equipment and systems for nuclear, solar, geothermal, and fossil power generation sectors of the energy industry.

Come join a growing multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers designing the next generation nuclear power plant. Holtec International is seeking Nuclear Core Design Engineers to perform reactor physics analysis and benchmarking activities in support of the nuclear core design, as needed for development and licensing of the SMR-300 PWR integral light water reactor. This position requires a highly-motivated individual with the flexibility and willingness to work on a wide array of technical and regulatory topics, and eager to learn new skills to create feasible/practical solutions to challenging design problems. Engineer will be part of a team executing a U.S. Government cost-shared development program requiring efficient completion of engineering assignments.

Responsibilities:

Determine radiation source terms and transport to various systems and components at the SMR-300 plant during normal operation and transient conditions.
Develop radiation protection design features and perform radiation shielding, occupational exposure, and site dose assessment for the SMR-300 plant during normal operation and transient conditions.
Report preparation and licensing documentation
Participation in meetings with clients, collaborators, and with the United State Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters in Nuclear Engineering or physics (or closely related field) from an accredited college of university
5+ years of demonstrated experience in the nuclear industry or similarly applicable (i.e., academia or national laboratory)
Demonstrated experience and proficiency with radiation source term, shielding and radiological-consequence dose assessment tools, e.g., MCNP, ADVANTG, SCALE, GALE, ARCON96, RADTRAD or other applicable analysis code packages
Adequate knowledge of nuclear power plant operations and ALARA principles/programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency required in Microsoft Office suite of PC applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in nuclear engineering with emphasis on radiation protection and dose assessment
10+ years of professional experience in the nuclear industry or similar, especially performing engineering calculations/evaluations
Demonstrated experience and proficiency in performing radiological release and transport calculation to evaluate dose to worker and public.
Experience with computer languages such as Python
Experience preparing licensing documents for submittal to NRC and comprehensive knowledge of NUREG-0800 (NRC Standard Review Plan for LWRs) Chapters 11, 12 and 15 requirements

U.S. Salary range: $105,000.00-$130,000.00

Holtec International (U.S.) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible associates, which includes:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and 11 Paid Holidays
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness resources and voluntary benefits
Training and educational assistance

As a technology trailblazer and a prominent innovator in clean energy (nuclear and solar) industry, Holtec strives to foster a meritocratic work environment conducive to continuous learning and professional growth of its associates. Holtec is an equal opportunity employer with a long-standing commitment to social equity and environmental justice. The company gives special preference to disabled veterans as a part of its recruitment policy. Detailed information on the Company can be obtained by consulting the website: holtecinternational.com.