Lead Radiological Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; United States; On-site; USD 118,023 - 180,313; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Radiological Engineer in the United States to work on challenging projects in nuclear engineering. This position includes responsibilities such as interfacing with clients and engaging with multi-disciplinary project teams. Candidates must have a degree in engineering and at least 10 years of experience with radiation monitoring systems. A range of benefits is offered, along with a competitive salary of $118,023 to $180,313 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with radiation monitoring systems.
• Experience with calibration and detection capability of radiation systems.
• Working knowledge of NRC regulations applicable to nuclear power plants.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiological dose calculations and design radiation monitoring systems.
• Travel to client offices and nuclear power plant locations for project meetings.
• Provide technical support and address emergent issues.

Skills

Radiation monitoring systems

Signal processing

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of NRC regulations

Computer Programming (Python, MATLAB)

Education

BS or MS degree in engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Advanced Excel

Job description

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‑discipline Engineering Project Teams Engaged In The Design And Engineering Of 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: (Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• PE license desired, but not required

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

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 guide 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.

Award‑Winning Benefits

• 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.

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.