Nuclear Engineer

Last Energy; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) options

PTO

Job summary

Last Energy is seeking an experienced Radiological Engineer in Washington, United States to support safety and licensing analysis for its PWR-20 micro nuclear reactor. The role involves ensuring the reactor design meets radiation safety requirements.

Key responsibilities include determining radiological source terms, calculating accident doses, and participating in regulatory approval processes. Candidates should have a degree in Nuclear Engineering (or related field) and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years applicable experience in PWR or BWR radiological evaluations.
• Strong understanding of regulatory approval processes for nuclear design.

Responsibilities

• Determine core and coolant radiological source terms.
• Calculate theoretical accident doses and impacts.
• Participate in regulatory approval processes.

Skills

Proficiency in MCNP

Proficiency in SCALE

Proficiency in RADTRAD

Scripting and coding with PYTHON

Scripting and coding with EXCEL VB

Team interaction skills

Effective written communication skills

Effective oral communication skills

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Nuclear Engineering

Degree in related field (e.g., physics)

Job description

Last Energy seeks an experienced Radiological Engineer to support the safety and licensing analysis for the PWR-20 micro nuclear reactor. This person will work closely with the nuclear engineering and safety analysis staff to ensure that the PWR-20 design meets radiation safety and accident dose requirements.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Determining core and coolant radiological source terms
• Determining neutron and gamma radiation field around the NSSS and the site
• Calculating the dose due to theoretical accidents and the impact on surrounding areas
• Participate in and support interfaces with customer and regulatory authorities to obtain regulatory approval of the Last Energy reactor core design, codes, and methods
• Prepare and review safety analyses, calculation files, and associated records

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Nuclear Engineering, or a related degree (e.g., physics with nuclear concentration)
• 5+ years applicable experience in PWR or BWR radiological evaluations
• Proficiency in MCNP, SCALE, RADTRAD, or other nuclear industry analysis code as well as scripting and coding with PYTHON or EXCEL VB
• Positive and effective team interaction skills and value positive peer relationships
• Effective written and oral communication skills

$110,000 - $190,000 a year

Last Energy offers full-time employees medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) options, and PTO.