Nuclear Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Nuclear Engineer/Health Physicist based in United States.

This mid-level role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex nuclear safety and environmental assessments supporting government and regulated-industry programs.

• Perform environmental assessments and safety evaluations of nuclear facilities and related operations for federal and/or state agencies.
• Evaluate potential impacts associated with nuclear facilities, including hydrogeological conditions, human health and safety, air quality, and other environmental considerations.
• Support assessments involving uranium mills, in situ uranium recovery facilities, nuclear reactors, and similar nuclear-sector operations.
• Apply nuclear engineering and health physics expertise to analyze technical information, identify risks, and support defensible conclusions and recommendations.
• Research, document, and reference previous safety and environmental evaluations as appropriate to support project findings.
• Apply radiation assessment and modeling tools such as RESRAD, MicroShield, and MILDOS when relevant to project requirements.
• Prepare clear, technically rigorous documentation and communicate findings effectively to project teams, government stakeholders, and clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues while maintaining a strong focus on technical quality, client satisfaction, and project objectives.
• Maintain professionalism, accuracy, and accountability while working on sensitive and technically complex assignments.

• Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering, health physics, environmental science, or another appropriate technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in nuclear engineering, health physics, environmental assessment, safety evaluation, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating nuclear facilities for environmental and safety impacts, preferably including uranium mills, in situ uranium recovery facilities, and/or nuclear reactors.
• Practical understanding of potential nuclear-facility impacts on hydrogeology, human health and safety, air quality, and the broader environment.
• Previous experience supporting projects for federal and/or state government agencies is highly valuable.
• Experience with radiation assessment or modeling codes such as RESRAD, MicroShield, and MILDOS is preferred.
• Strong analytical, research, technical writing, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret complex technical information and develop clear, well-supported assessments and recommendations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented consulting environment.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Vision coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic personal accident insurance.
• Basic life insurance.
• Access to a 529 savings plan.
• 15 days of paid time off per year for new full-time employees.
• 11 recognized paid holidays.
• Eligibility for a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Profit-sharing contributions that typically provide an amount equal to 5% of salary directly into the 401(k) account.
• Benefits become effective on the first day of employment.
• Flexible location options across the United States, with Washington, D.C. preferred.
• Collaborative work culture focused on teamwork and client satisfaction.