Job description
Radiological Engineer (Nuclear / Shielding)
$130,000 - $200,000 + Relocation Assistance + Medical + 401(K) + Dental + Progression
Austin, TX (On-site)
Are you a Nuclear / Radiological Engineer with PWR or BWR experience looking to play a key role in the safety and licensing of next-generation nuclear technology?
Fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing, mission-driven nuclear start-up where your work will directly support the safety case and regulatory approval of an advanced microreactor design.
Positioned to become a major force in Austin's fast-growing energy market, this nuclear startup is bringing a fresh and innovative approach to clean, decarbonized power. They are challenging the traditional nuclear model by building faster, smarter, and more cost-effective solutions through groundbreaking technology, and are now looking for ambitious, driven individuals to join their founding team in Austin and help shape the future of energy.
Working within a brand-new Austin based team, you will pay a key role to support the safety and licensing analysis of an advanced micro nuclear reactor. You will work closely with nuclear engineering and safety analysis teams to ensure the reactor design meets radiation safety standards and accident dose requirements.
Perfect opportunity for someone seeking a career with a company that offers greater ownership and influence over industry-defining projects, while supporting your long-term career growth.
The Role:
* Working within a well-established and rapidly expanding nuclear start-up!
* Play in crucial part in Radiological Engineering on an industry defining project!
* Working on groundbreaking advanced microreactor technology!
* Determine core and coolant radiological source terms
* Assess neutron and gamma radiation fields around the NSSS and site boundary
* Calculate dose consequences from theoretical accident scenarios (impact surrounding area)
* Support customer and regulatory interfaces to obtain regulatory approval of reactor core design, codes, and methodologies
*Prepare and review safety analyses, calculation packages, and supporting documentation
*Perform radiation transport and shielding analysis using MCNP, SCALE, RADTRAD, or similar tools
The Person:
* BS, MS, or PhD in Nuclear Engineering or related field (Physics with nuclear concentration)
*5+ years of radiological evaluation experience within PWR or BWR environments
* Shielding experience!
*Proficiency with MCNP, SCALE, RADTRAD, or similar nuclear analysis codes
*Experience with scripting and coding (Python and/or Excel VBA)
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Collaborative mindset with positive team interaction skills
*U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder required
Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
