Nuclear Safety Engineer

Morson Edge is recruiting for a Radiological Engineer to support new nuclear power plant projects, including advanced reactors and small modular reactors. The role produces radiological evaluation analysis packages and reports, performs dose and source-term calculations, develops radiation monitoring system requirements, and documents design analyses.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret and reconcile governing regulations, plant specifications, and plant design requirements
• Perform radiological dose calculations and radiation source term calculations
• Develop radiation monitoring system design requirements
• Prepare clear, traceable design calculations and reports documenting the basis, inputs, assumptions, methods, results, conclusions, and open-item dispositions in accordance with project procedures, and regulatory requirements

Requirements:

• At least three years of experience with radiation monitoring systems including types of radiation detectors and their operation, signal processing, and mechanical/electrical interfaces with plant systems
• Experience with the calibration and detection capability of radiation monitoring systems including primary calibrations, secondary/transfer calibrations, energy calibrations, energy response characteristics, and reference isotopes
• Working knowledge of NRC regulations and guidance that apply to licensing and license renewal of nuclear power plants
• Strong technical communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the initiative to drive work independently, present results, facilitate meetings, and coordinate interdisciplinary actions
• Experience with some of the following computer programs (preferred): MCNP, RADTRAD, MicroShield, ORIGEN, ARCON96