Radiological Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear
The Radiological Engineer 1 role at Confidential Client involves supporting multi-disciplinary teams in designing and upgrading nuclear power plants through radiological dose, shielding, and source term calculations. This entry-level position emphasizes problem solving using modern tools including automation and AI, contributing to clean energy projects domestically and internationally, with potential travel requirements.
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What You’ll Do
You will join a multi-discipline engineering project team focused on design and engineering upgrades/modifications for existing nuclear power plants. Typical work includes radiological dose and shielding design calculations, radiation source term evaluations, and supporting both domestic and international projects. You’ll apply engineering judgment, collaborate across disciplines, and may travel as project needs dictate. Modern tools, automation, and AI-assisted workflows are used to improve efficiency and quality.
Responsibilities
- Perform radiological dose calculations for plant modifications and operations.
- Develop shielding design calculations and evaluate shielding performance.
- Calculate radiation source terms and assess radiological impacts.
- Support engineering design documentation, calculations, and design checks.
- Collaborate with multi-discipline engineering teams and stakeholders.
- Support domestic and international projects; occasional travel as required.
- Apply or develop automation and tools (scripts, spreadsheets, or model-driven workflows) to streamline calculations and reporting.
- Verify results produced by automation or AI tools with sound engineering judgment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Nuclear Engineering. A degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission–accredited program is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Solid problem‑solving and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with one or more of the following programs is preferred:
- MCNP
- RADTRAD
- MicroShield
- ORIGEN
- ARCON96
- NOTE: We do not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.
Preferred / Nice-to-have
- Programming or scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, reporting, or data transformation.
- Coursework, certificate, or hands-on experience in Computer Science, AI, or Software Engineering that supports automation or agentic AI use in engineering workflows.
- Prior nuclear industry or radiological engineering internship/co-op experience.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $62,998 - $90,586 (annual).
- Total compensation may include eligibility for discretionary annual bonus where applicable.
- Benefits highlights include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Life and Accident insurance; Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) plan
- Pre-tax commuter account
- Tuition assistance and merit scholarships
- Paid vacation, personal/sick time, parental leave, bereavement leave
- Flexible work arrangements and other work‑life balance programs
- This posting complies with applicable pay-transparency rules for the job location.
About the Business Unit
Join Confidential Client’s Nuclear Power Group and contribute to projects that support clean, carbon‑free energy. The team works on life-extension projects, digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology, and international new-build projects. The group emphasizes safety, innovation, and sustainable engineering solutions.
Additional Information
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Location: Schiller Park, IL (on-site or site-specific as required by project).
- Candidates should be eligible to work in the U.S.; the client does not provide sponsorship for this role.
- Applicants may be asked to demonstrate technical proficiency and problem-solving through interviews and technical assessments.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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