Nuclear Radiological Eng Intern – Shielding

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an enrolled BS/MS candidate in Nuclear Engineering to support shielding design calculations and radiological dose analyses for upgrades to existing nuclear power plants. You will work under senior engineers on multi-disciplinary teams, applying your coursework to practical design challenges and radiological assessments.

The role emphasizes MS Office proficiency, strong communication, and a willingness to learn new tools (MCNP, RADTRAD, MicroShield, ORIGEN, ARCON96)

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a BS/MS in Nuclear Engineering with strong radiological coursework
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support shielding design calculations and radiological dose analyses on nuclear plant upgrade projects
• Collaborate with senior engineers and multi-discipline teams to design and engineer modifications
• Apply academic knowledge to real-world radiological/nuclear engineering problems

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Education

BS/MS in Nuclear Engineering

ABET-accredited program enrollment

Tools

MCNP

RADTRAD

MicroShield

ORIGEN

ARCON96

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an enrolled BS/MS candidate in Nuclear Engineering to support shielding design calculations and radiological dose analyses for upgrades to existing nuclear power plants. You will work under senior engineers on multi-disciplinary teams, applying your coursework to practical design challenges and radiological assessments.

The role emphasizes MS Office proficiency, strong communication, and a willingness to learn new tools (MCNP, RADTRAD, MicroShield, ORIGEN, ARCON96)