Radiological Engineer — Global Nuclear Projects

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee discount program

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Chicago seeks a Nuclear Engineer to join our Nuclear Power Group with a Summer 2027 start. You will collaborate on upgrades and modifications to existing plants, performing radiological dose calculations, shielding design, and source term analyses. Candidates need a B.S.

or M.S. in Nuclear Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred). Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills are required; MS Office proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering.
• ABET-accredited program preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Experience with MCNP, RADTRAD, MicroShield, ORIGEN or ARCON96 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer upgrades/modifications to existing nuclear plants.
• Perform radiological dose calculations, shielding design calculations, and source term calculations.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams on domestic and international projects.
• Travel to support project work may be required.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Nuclear Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred)

Tools

MCNP

RADTRAD

MicroShield

ORIGEN

ARCON96

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Chicago seeks a Nuclear Engineer to join our Nuclear Power Group with a Summer 2027 start. You will collaborate on upgrades and modifications to existing plants, performing radiological dose calculations, shielding design, and source term analyses. Candidates need a B.S.

or M.S. in Nuclear Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred). Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills are required; MS Office proficiency is expected.