Radiation Physicist / Protection Engineer – ALS-U Upgrade

Essnova Solutions, Inc.; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (ALS-U) seeks an experienced Radiation Physicist / Radiation Protection Engineer to provide expert radiation physics consulting for the ALS-U Upgrade. You will support accelerator, beamline, and facility systems from design through commissioning, including shielding evaluations, transport analyses, ALARA planning, and safety reviews.

The role involves field support during installation, testing, and readiness activities, with collaboration across engineering,

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience in radiation physics or radiation protection engineering.
• Experience supporting accelerator/beampath systems in complex facilities.
• Familiarity with DOE/National Laboratory radiation protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiation protection engineering expertise for ALS-U systems and facilities.
• Perform and review radiation shielding evaluations.
• Perform radiation transport analyses and ALARA evaluations.
• Participate in radiation protection design reviews and hazard assessments.
• Support field readiness, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Review modifications for potential radiological impacts and support safety documentation.

Skills

Radiation physics

Radiation protection

Accelerator safety

Shielding calculations

Transport analysis

ALARA planning

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (ALS-U) seeks an experienced Radiation Physicist / Radiation Protection Engineer to provide expert radiation physics consulting for the ALS-U Upgrade. You will support accelerator, beamline, and facility systems from design through commissioning, including shielding evaluations, transport analyses, ALARA planning, and safety reviews.

The role involves field support during installation, testing, and readiness activities, with collaboration across engineering,