Radiation Protection Engineer & Health Physicist

BWXT; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BWXT in Lynchburg, Virginia, is seeking a Health Physicist to develop and implement radiological control programs. The role emphasizes self-initiated assignments mainly focused on radiological measurement systems and equipment.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least one year of experience in health physics. A Master’s degree and DOE 'Q' Clearance are strongly preferred. US Citizenship is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in applied health physics at a nuclear facility.
• Preference for individuals with greater levels of experience.
• Department of Energy (DOE) 'Q' Clearance will be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement radiological control programs.
• Emphasize radiological measurement systems and equipment.
• Provide general support for all radiological measurement equipment.

Skills

Radiological measurement systems

Instrumentation and monitoring

Gamma spectroscopy

Isotope identification and analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Science, Engineering, or Radiation Protection

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

BWXT in Lynchburg, Virginia, is seeking a Health Physicist to develop and implement radiological control programs. The role emphasizes self-initiated assignments mainly focused on radiological measurement systems and equipment.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least one year of experience in health physics. A Master’s degree and DOE 'Q' Clearance are strongly preferred. US Citizenship is required for this position.