Associate Health Physicist, Health Physicist – Radiological Engineer

Role Overview

• Applies limited use of radiological engineering and health physics principles learned through formal education and work experience for multiple facilities/projects as assigned.
• Provides technical, operational, and regulatory guidance on radiological protection issues.
• Performs limited assessments, calculations, and analysis to determine monitoring for proper radiological protection controls and shielding required to meet or exceed company/regulatory standards, while considering the economic impacts under general supervision.
• Prepares technical documentation and models to support calculations.
• Manages (tracking, estimating, etc.) and communicates changes to assigned schedule.
• Conducts peer review of tests and calculations for standard projects under general supervision.
• Becomes familiar with facilities, projects, processes, and regulatory procedures based on guidance from colleagues and supervisor.
• Supports senior members of the group while working independently on less complex tasks.
• Serves as subject matter expert (SME) for radiation protection procedures that perform limited radiological calculations, calibrations, data reviews, regulatory reviews, and assessments.
• Performs research and analyzes new equipment to support the development of cost-effective solutions and improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering, health physics or applicable science or engineering discipline from an accredited college or university
• Preferred qualifications for an Associate Health Physicist (Grade 65): Internship(s) held within nuclear weapons facilities, demolition and destruction Site or nuclear power plant facilities.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of general health physics principles; fundamental knowledge of related disciplines
• Familiarity with MCNP, SCALE, Origen ARP, MicroShield, HOTSPOT codes.
• Preferred qualifications for a Health Physicist (Grade 66): Knowledge of health physics concepts, principles and techniques; general knowledge of related disciplines.
• Working knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations, DOE Orders, and ANSI standards that provide guidance and requirements for radiation protection programs.
• Familiarity with MCNP, SCALE, Origen ARP, MicroShield, HOTSPOT codes.

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
• Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
• Health Savings Account
• Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
• Life and Accident Coverage
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement