US Main
Specialist – Radiation Physicist
US Main, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, us, 15289
Specialist – Radiation Physicist
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
Posting Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Salary: $107,000 to $134,000
Are you open to relocation? My client is seeking a Specialist - Radiation Physicist to join their team in the Fuel and Physics department supporting the design of new nuclear power plants and the operation, refurbishment, or waste management and decommissioning of existing CANDU nuclear power plants. Location – Mississauga, ON, Canada. Must be a US citizen. Relocation assistance will be provided.
What will you do:
Plan, perform, document, review, verify, and/or supervise technical analyses including the application of radiation transport codes, performing dose calculations, and/or application/development of activity transport models.Lead teams in the execution of tasks for defined scopes of work adhering to schedule and budget constraints.Represent the organization in discussions with clients and partner organizations, and collaborate with academic institutions, presenting results/updates to internal and/or external stakeholders.Develop, adapt, or modify computer codes for specific applications and solve new problems, create and evaluate models or methodologies related to radiation physics, and collate, assimilate, and summarize results from existing analyses.Mentor and train to develop junior staff in various areas of expertise related to radiation physics.Follow the relevant procedures, guidelines and standards governing the work being performed. Attend and participate in meetings at the office, remotely, or at client sites as needed.
What you bring to the role:
Masters or Ph.D. degree in Physics, Engineering Physics, Nuclear Engineering, and Registered Professional Engineer.15+ years of relevant experience performing neutronics, radiation transport, dose, activity transport, and/or dispersion model calculations or 10 years of experience with an advanced degree.Expertise with the computer codes MCNP, SCALE/ORIGEN, or ADDAM (equivalent codes acceptable, ability to program especially in Python, PERL, MATLAB, C++, or Fortran and proficient in Microsoft Office. Familiarity with the Linux operating system.Working knowledge of work processes, and associated technologies. Eligible to obtain a license for nuclear software that falls under the US Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810 radiation physics codes, such as MCNP and SCALE.Conversant in the codes and Standards used in safety analysis.Ability to program especially in Python, MATLAB, C++, or Fortran, and familiarity with the Linux operating system.Eligible to obtain a license for nuclear software that falls under the US Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810 radiation physics codes, such as MCNP and SCALE.Experience with rehabilitation and decommissioning activities and supporting station operations.Experience working at a nuclear facility, performing radiation transport and shielding calculations, and code development including source control and testing.Knowledge of the nuclear regulatory framework, along with codes and standards applicable for nuclear work in Canada
What you will get:
The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.A wide array of learning and development opportunities.Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.A work environment focused on health and safety.
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
Posting Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Salary: $107,000 to $134,000
Are you open to relocation? My client is seeking a Specialist - Radiation Physicist to join their team in the Fuel and Physics department supporting the design of new nuclear power plants and the operation, refurbishment, or waste management and decommissioning of existing CANDU nuclear power plants. Location – Mississauga, ON, Canada. Must be a US citizen. Relocation assistance will be provided.
What will you do:
Plan, perform, document, review, verify, and/or supervise technical analyses including the application of radiation transport codes, performing dose calculations, and/or application/development of activity transport models.Lead teams in the execution of tasks for defined scopes of work adhering to schedule and budget constraints.Represent the organization in discussions with clients and partner organizations, and collaborate with academic institutions, presenting results/updates to internal and/or external stakeholders.Develop, adapt, or modify computer codes for specific applications and solve new problems, create and evaluate models or methodologies related to radiation physics, and collate, assimilate, and summarize results from existing analyses.Mentor and train to develop junior staff in various areas of expertise related to radiation physics.Follow the relevant procedures, guidelines and standards governing the work being performed. Attend and participate in meetings at the office, remotely, or at client sites as needed.
What you bring to the role:
Masters or Ph.D. degree in Physics, Engineering Physics, Nuclear Engineering, and Registered Professional Engineer.15+ years of relevant experience performing neutronics, radiation transport, dose, activity transport, and/or dispersion model calculations or 10 years of experience with an advanced degree.Expertise with the computer codes MCNP, SCALE/ORIGEN, or ADDAM (equivalent codes acceptable, ability to program especially in Python, PERL, MATLAB, C++, or Fortran and proficient in Microsoft Office. Familiarity with the Linux operating system.Working knowledge of work processes, and associated technologies. Eligible to obtain a license for nuclear software that falls under the US Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810 radiation physics codes, such as MCNP and SCALE.Conversant in the codes and Standards used in safety analysis.Ability to program especially in Python, MATLAB, C++, or Fortran, and familiarity with the Linux operating system.Eligible to obtain a license for nuclear software that falls under the US Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810 radiation physics codes, such as MCNP and SCALE.Experience with rehabilitation and decommissioning activities and supporting station operations.Experience working at a nuclear facility, performing radiation transport and shielding calculations, and code development including source control and testing.Knowledge of the nuclear regulatory framework, along with codes and standards applicable for nuclear work in Canada
What you will get:
The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.A wide array of learning and development opportunities.Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.A work environment focused on health and safety.