Radiological Engineer

First American Nuclear; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

First American Nuclear Co. is seeking a Radiological Engineer to support our health physics and radiological analysis function.

This individual contributor role is accountable for the technical accuracy and defensibility of source term, shielding, and dose analyses performed under the direction of senior staff. You'll perform core radiological calculations, prepare calculation packages that satisfy quality assurance and independent review requirements, and elevate anomalous results to the

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of health physics fundamentals, including radiation transport, shielding, dose assessment, and radionuclide behavior.
• Ability to apply established radiological codes, methods, and quality standards to produce accurate, defensible work.
• Clear technical writing suited to calculations and analysis records subject to review and audit.
• Ability to satisfy applicable site access, safety training, security, background, and export-control requirements; U.S. person status required.

Responsibilities

• Perform source term and radionuclide transport calculations supporting design and safety evaluations.
• Conduct shielding and dose rate calculations for plant areas, equipment, and shipping configurations.
• Support effluent and airborne release evaluations against regulatory dose limits.
• Prepare calculation packages and analysis records that satisfy quality assurance and independent review requirements
• Support model validation by comparing analytical results against measured or benchmark data
• Escalate anomalous results or apparent limit exceedances to the responsible engineer rather than resolving them informally

Skills

Health physics fundamentals

Radiological codes & QA methods

Technical writing

Compliance & safety access

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

MCNP

MicroShield

Job description

First American Nuclear Co. is dedicated to shaping the future of nuclear innovation through advanced reactor technology. Our mission is to support U.S. energy independence and clean energy advancement while fostering a culture of compliance excellence and professional development.

About the Role

First American Nuclear Co. is seeking a Radiological Engineer to support our health physics and radiological analysis function. This is an individual contributor engineering position accountable for the technical accuracy and defensibility of source term, shielding, and dose analyses performed under the direction of senior staff. Success in this role means accurate, well-documented analyses delivered on schedule and defensible under independent review. You'll perform core radiological calculations, prepare calculation packages that satisfy quality assurance and independent review requirements, and elevate anomalous results to the responsible engineer rather than resolving them informally.

Responsibilities

• Perform source term and radionuclide transport calculations supporting design and safety evaluations
• Conduct shielding and dose rate calculations for plant areas, equipment, and shipping configurations
• Support effluent and airborne release evaluations against regulatory dose limits
• Prepare calculation packages and analysis records that satisfy quality assurance and independent review requirements
• Support model validation by comparing analytical results against measured or benchmark data
• Escalate anomalous results or apparent limit exceedances to the responsible engineer rather than resolving them informally

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of health physics fundamentals, including radiation transport, shielding, dose assessment, and radionuclide behavior
• Ability to apply established radiological codes, methods, and quality standards to produce accurate, defensible work
• Clear technical writing suited to calculations and analysis records subject to review and audit
• Ability to satisfy applicable site access, safety training, security, background, and export-control requirements; U.S. person status required

Preferred Skills

• Radionuclide transport or shielding modeling experience with codes such as MCNP, MicroShield, or equivalent
• Certified Health Physicist (CHP) candidacy or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification

Pay range and compensation package

$144,447 - $194,090

Subject to background investigation and psychological assessment requirements under 10 CFR 73.56 for roles requiring unescorted site access. Subject to the FANCO fitness-for-duty program under 10 CFR Part 26, including testing and behavioral observation. All work performed under the FANCO quality assurance program per 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, and NQA-1. Occasional travel required (up to approximately 10%) for site visits, training, and technical meetings. Work is performed in office, laboratory, manufacturing, and field or reactor-site environments; reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified employees with disabilities under the ADA.

Equal Opportunity Statement

First American Nuclear Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, training, discipline, and termination. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.