Health Physicist / Radiological Protection Engineer

BWXT; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BWXT in Lynchburg, Virginia, is seeking a Health Physicist to develop and implement radiological control programs. The role emphasizes self-initiated assignments mainly focused on radiological measurement systems and equipment.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least one year of experience in health physics. A Master’s degree and DOE 'Q' Clearance are strongly preferred. US Citizenship is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in applied health physics at a nuclear facility.
• Preference for individuals with greater levels of experience.
• Department of Energy (DOE) 'Q' Clearance will be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement radiological control programs.
• Emphasize radiological measurement systems and equipment.
• Provide general support for all radiological measurement equipment.

Skills

Radiological measurement systems

Instrumentation and monitoring

Gamma spectroscopy

Isotope identification and analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Science, Engineering, or Radiation Protection

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Health Physicist / Radiological Protection Engineer

Full-time

Health Physicist II - BWX Technologies, Inc. (formerly B&W) - Lynchburg, Virginia

The Health Physicist is responsible for developing and implementing radiological control programs to meet goals and objectives. Assignments are primarily self-initiated with a primary emphasis on radiological measurement systems and equipment, particularly using Na(i)TI and other equipment. Providing general support for all radiological measurement equipment is also important. Experience with SNM accountability issues is preferred.

US Citizenship, with no dual citizenship is required for this position.

Job Qualifications / Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Science, Engineering, or Radiation Protection with a minimum of one (1) year of experience in applied health physics at a nuclear facility. Preference will be given to individuals with greater levels of experience.
• Prior work emphasis on instrumentation and monitoring is required.
• A Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• A Department of Energy (DOE) “Q” Clearance will be required.

Desirable Areas of Focus

• Gamma spectroscopy, isotope identification and analysis
• Nondestructive assay
• Instrumentation calibration and measurement
• Criticality Accident Alarm Systems, and In-line Monitoring Systems
• ISOCS/LabSOCS experience or training a desirable plus
• Special Nuclear material experience a plus
• Certification