Nuclear Shielding and Criticality Engineer

oilandgasjobsearch.com; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A hiring company is seeking a Nuclear Shielding and Criticality Engineer. The role involves performing MCNP calculations and requires strong skills in radiation shielding. Applicants should have a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering and relevant experience. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $105 to $110 per hour and includes benefits like health and dental insurance.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leaves

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience with B.S. in Nuclear Engineering, 6+ years with M.S., or 3+ years with Ph.D.
• Experience in MCNP calculations and criticality safety is a plus.
• Familiarity with ADVANTG for weight windows generation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform MCNP calculations documented in calculation packages.
• Support engineering team with basic nuclear reactor design concepts.

Skills

MCNP skills

Calculating radiation shielding (gammas and neutrons)

Strong programming skills (Python preferred)

Excellent written and verbal communication

Knowledge of nuclear reactor design concepts

Education

B.S. in Nuclear Engineering

M.S. in Nuclear Engineering

Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

MCNP

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Overview

Volt is immediately hiring for a Nuclear Shielding and Criticality Engineer in Remote.

Position Type: Full time (Contract)

Duration: 12 months

Responsibilities

• Tasks are generally MCNP calculations formally documented in calculation packages.

Experience

• B.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering with 10+ years\' experience
• M.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering with 6+ years\' experience
• Ph.D. degree in Nuclear Engineering with 3+ years\' experience

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Strong MCNP skills and experience with performing radiation shielding calculations for both gammas and neutrons are required. Experience in criticality safety is desirable.
• Candidate should be familiar with variance reduction using MCNP, and features such as surface source read/write, mesh tallies, and weight windows. Familiarity with ADVANTG for weight windows generation is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability and professionalism to work within published regulatory guidelines required.
• Experience working under NQA-1 quality program desired.
• Strong computational expertise desired.
• Experience with Attila /Attila4MC and computer aided drafting (e.g., SolidWorks, SpaceClaim/ANSYS, Cubit) is a plus.
• Fast reactor experience a plus.
• Strong programming skills in any language is a plus, and Python is commonly used in this position.
• Knowledgeable or highly motivated to quickly learn basic nuclear reactor design concepts to meaningfully support engineering team.

Pay

Pay Rate: $105 to $110 per hour.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits

Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email [e-mail] or call [phone]. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with applicable fair chance laws.