Health Physics (Radiological Engineer)

About the role

Provide technical support in health physics dosimetry to help monitor workers for radiation exposure. Perform dose calculation for internal and external dosimetry. Monitor exposure trends and use other radiological data to assess the performance of radiological work. Investigate internal and external exposures to determine the nature of potential intakes and likely causes of personnel exposures. Assist in the development of policies, technical bases documents, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and standards. Provide technical guidance for peers and technicians working in the TLD and bioassay administration program. Use computerized database systems for dose of record and help ensure proper records management practices. Assist with audits and assessments of programs, practices and work areas. Participate in the emergency response team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in health physics dosimetry to help monitor workers for radiation exposure.
• Perform dose calculation for internal and external dosimetry.
• Maintain exposure trends and use other radiological data to assess the performance of radiological work.
• Investigate internal and external exposures to determine the nature of potential intakes and likely causes of personnel exposures.
• Aid in the development of policies, technical bases documents, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Offer technical guidance for peers and technicians working in the TLD and bioassay administration program.
• Utilize computerized database systems for dose of record and help ensure proper records management practices.
• Assist with audits and assessments of programs, practices and work areas.
• Participate in the emergency response team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science discipline. OR Eight or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years of experience requirements for this posting. In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE 0 426.2A (Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job-related experience and at least 1-year nuclear experience, or a DOE 0 426.2A alternative).

Qualifications

Health Physics/Engineering operational experience is preferred. Preference may be given for certification or progress towards certification by the American Board of Health Physics or registration by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists.

Skills

The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

Benefits

Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives.