Health Physicist - Mid-Level

About the role

The Opportunity Tetra Tech is looking for a mid-level, full-time Health Physicist based in Albuquerque, NM office. This position is not remote.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary site assessments (PA), site inspections (SI), removal site evaluations (RSE) and expanded site inspections (ESI) on sites with radionuclide and non-radioactive hazardous substances.
• Operate and/or oversee field teams and be familiar with field equipment, including radiation instrumentation, for site assessment and radiation health surveys.
• MARSSIM Final Status Surveys.
• Recommend adaptations and modifications of scientific or engineering methods using independent judgment.

Why Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Essential Job Functions (Required)

• Possess or have strong desire to learn and implement complex radiological monitoring techniques and site characterization studies.
• Preform field work in remote rugged terrain.
• Direct and implement Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM) 2 guidance.

Required Qualifications (Required)

• BS Engineering (nuclear, civil or environmental) or Health Physics
• Minimum of 6+ years of practical scientific or environmental engineering work experience in performing the responsibilities listed above; or 2 years’ practical experience if possessing master’s degree in relevant discipline.
• Knowledge, skills, experience: MARSSIM

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or ability to learn calculations for radiation exposure limits for workers, safe work methods, and decontamination.
• Abandoned mine sites.
• Environmental remediation, mining and mine reclamation, uranium mining and mills, interaction with regulatory agencies, tribal lands, CERCLA sites.
• Construction or construction oversight.
• Working with Principal Threat Waste (PTW).
• Familiarity with naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) or technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials (TENORM) in uranium mining, oil and gas, or other industries.

Additional Information

• Work schedule (days, hours): Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Night/weekend requirements: Periodic travel with overnight accommodations. Working nights and weekends may be required during field work activities.
• Work location: Albuquerque, NM office. A hybrid schedule is available.
• Travel requirements: 35%