• Nuclear Engineer

    Actalent (Wilmington, NC)


    Job Title: Radiological EngineerJob Description

     

    The Senior Radiological Engineer – Dose & Dispersion will play a pivotal role within the Dose and Dispersion team, focusing on dose consequence and dispersion analyses in the nuclear, radiological, and safety analysis engineering function. This role involves performing, verifying, and mentoring team members in analyses related to source term, decay heat, dose and dispersion, ALARA, and other radiological nuclear safety analyses. The engineer will support the next generation of Light Water Reactor designs (BWRX-300), GEN 4 reactor designs, and services related to existing fleets and fuel.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct technical evaluations and provide support in areas of source term, decay heat, dose and dispersion analyses, ALARA, and other radiological nuclear safety analyses.

    + Communicate and coordinate effectively with project managers, technical personnel, and customers on engineering and technical issues.

    + Maintain high standards of quality and safety while adhering to project schedules and cost objectives.

    + Prepare, document, and present technical data to internal and external customers.

    + Contribute to team process improvements to enhance speed and simplification.

    + Ensure compliance with NRC, CNSC, or other regulatory rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards.

    + Mentor and guide early career engineers.

    Essential Skills

    + Expertise in dose dispersion and radiological dose dispersion.

    + Proficiency with BWR and nuclear engineering.

    + Experience with BWR technology and sodium fast reactor technology.

    + Knowledge of plant operational support and reactor licensing requirements.

    + Experience with software tools such as ORIGEN, RADTRAD, MCNP, SCALE, MELCOR, MAAP, and MACCS.

    + Object-oriented programming skills in languages like Java, C#, and C++.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + M.S. or Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering or closely related discipline from an accredited college or university.

    + Demonstrated ability to energize others and a high level of personal integrity.

    + Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication within a team environment.

    + Commitment to results-oriented work and accountability.

    Work Environment

    The work environment is collaborative, where effective communication and teamwork are essential. Engineers are expected to maintain high standards of quality and safety while adhering to project schedules and cost objectives. Technical evaluations are conducted using advanced software tools, requiring proficiency in object-oriented programming languages. The role involves working within regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance with NRC, CNSC, and other standards.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $80.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully remote position.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.