Senior Radiological Engineer - Nuclear Plant Monitoring

Sargent Lundy; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Back-Up Daycare

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Radiological Engineer in Reston, VA to interface with clients and execute project work on nuclear power plants. You will contribute to radiological dose calculations, source term analyses, and monitoring system design across domestic and international projects, with site visits and travel as needed.

The role requires ABET-accredited engineering education and 7+ years in radiation monitoring systems, strong NRC knowledge, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 7+ years experience with radiation monitoring systems.
• Experience with calibration and detection capability of radiation monitoring systems.
• Working knowledge of NRC regulations and guidance for licensing/licensing renewal.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• PE license desired.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients on radiological engineering projects.
• Design and engineer upgrades/modifications for nuclear power plants.
• Work on domestic and international projects and attend progress meetings.
• Travel to client offices and plant sites for progress reviews; may involve international travel.
• Perform site walk-downs and provide technical support to clients.

Skills

Excellent communication

NRC regulations knowledge

Team collaboration

Client interfacing

7+ years experience

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (BS/MS)

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Radiological Engineer in Reston, VA to interface with clients and execute project work on nuclear power plants. You will contribute to radiological dose calculations, source term analyses, and monitoring system design across domestic and international projects, with site visits and travel as needed.

The role requires ABET-accredited engineering education and 7+ years in radiation monitoring systems, strong NRC knowledge, and excellent communication.