Lead Radiological Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent Lundy; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Knoxville seeks a senior Radiological Engineer to lead projects involving radiation monitoring, dose calculations, and system design for nuclear plants. You will coordinate with multi-discipline teams and interface with clients worldwide, including travel to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in radiological engineering, strong NRC knowledge, and experience with calibration of monitoring systems.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience with radiation monitoring systems including detectors, signal processing, and interfaces with plant systems.
• Experience with calibration and detection capability of radiation monitoring systems including primary/secondary calibrations and energy calibrations.
• Working knowledge of NRC regulations and guidance for licensing and license renewal of nuclear plants.
• Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel for automation or data processing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• PE license desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle radiological dose calculations and source term calculations.
• Design radiation monitoring system components and interfaces with plant systems.
• Engage with clients on domestic and international nuclear projects.
• Travel to client offices and plant sites for progress meetings; potential international travel.
• Perform site walk-downs and address emergent client issues.

Skills

Communication skills

NRC regulations knowledge

Radiation monitoring systems

PE license desired

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (BS/MS)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Responsibilities

This role will offer a hybrid work arrangement from our future Knoxville office. The expectation will be to spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

We offer you a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in nuclear/radiological engineering.This Radiological Engineering position will provide you with opportunities for interfacing with clients and includes project work execution responsibilities.

You will work with multi-disciplineengineering project teams engaged in the design and engineeringof upgrades and modifications to new and existing nuclear power plants in the following areas:

• Radiological dose calculations
• Radiation source term calculations
• Radiation monitoring system design

In addition, you will:

• Work on both domestic and international nuclear power plant projects
• Travel to client offices and plant site locations to attend project progress meetings; travel may involve both domestic and international travel to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
• Perform site walk-downs
• Address emergent issues and provide technical support to clients

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• BS or MS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
• A minimum of 10 years of experience with radiation monitoring systems including types of radiation detectors and their operation, signal processing, and mechanical/electrical interfaces with plant systems
• Experience with the calibration and detection capability of radiation monitoring systems including primary calibrations, secondary/transfer calibrations, energy calibrations, energy response characteristics, and reference isotopes
• Working knowledge of NRC regulations and guidance that apply to licensing and license renewal of nuclear power plants
• Experience with some or all of the following computer programs:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• PE license desired, but not required

Technology & Innovation

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

• You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
• Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

About Sargent & Lundy

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$118,023 - $180,313

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About This Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.