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Zeno Power

Radiation Protection Manager

Sunol, CA · On-site

$155K - $190K/yr

Company Overview Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries compact power systems ... Radiation Protection Manager Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Radiation Protection Manager to ...

Zeno Power

Radiation Protection Manager

California, MO · On-site

Company Overview Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries - compact power systems ... Radiation Protection Manager Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Radiation Protection Manager to ...

Zeno Power

Radiation Protection Manager

Sunol, CA · On-site

$155K - $190K/yr

Company Overview Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries - compact power systems ... Radiation Protection Manager Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Radiation Protection Manager to ...

Zeno Power

Radiation Protection Manager

Sunol, CA · On-site

$155K - $190K/yr

Company Overview Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries - compact power systems ... Radiation Protection Manager Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Radiation Protection Manager to ...

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

$36 - $49/hr

Job Summary The Manager of Radiation Protection (Superintendent) is responsible for overseeing all aspects of radiation protection at the nuclear power station. This includes ensuring adherence to ...

Constellation Energy Corp.

$43.71 - $48.51/hr

Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural ... Performs duties of the Shift Radiation Protection Technician in accordance with the requirements of ...

Holtec

Fleet Radiation Protection Manager

Covert, MI · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another scientific discipline associated with radiation protection practices, or equivalent work experience. * Minimum of 8 years of experience in nuclear industry ...

Holtec

Radiation Protection ALARA Specialist

Covert, MI · On-site

The Radiation Protection ALARA Specialist supports radiation protection programs at Palisades Nuclear Plant. Responsible for ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) planning, radiation work permits ...

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Senior Nuclear Radiation Shielding Engineer

Camden, NJ • On-site

Holtec International
Oil and Gas Extraction • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$155K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

The Senior Nuclear Radiation Shielding Engineer to support the design, analysis, and licensing of the SMR-300, an integral pressurized water reactor small modular reactor. The selected candidate will join an established and growing radiation protection and analysis team supporting SMR-300 development activities, including radiation source term development, shielding design and optimization, dose assessment, and preparation of licensing documentation. This role serves as a hands-on technical contributor, supporting plant design optimization and regulatory compliance through defensible radiological analyses. This role works independently performing detailed analyses, benchmark methods and models, clearly document results, and mentor junior engineers in analysis techniques and technical documentation.
Location: Flexible - role may be based in Camden, NJ; Jupiter, FL; Cranberry, PA; Madrid, Spain; Bristol, UK; or Kyiv, Ukraine
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Develop radiation source terms for normal operation, anticipated operational occurrences, and postulated accident conditions
  • Perform radiation transport analyses to evaluate dose rates in plant systems, structures, and components
  • Design and optimize radiation shielding to meet occupational exposure and site dose limits in accordance with ALARA principles
  • Conduct radiological consequences and control room habitability analyses using accepted regulatory methodologies
  • Perform reactor pressure vessel and structural component fluence evaluations to support shielding and material assessments
  • Benchmark analytical models against experimental data and industry guidance to ensure technical defensibility
  • Prepare technical reports and contribute to licensing documentation, including PSAR, FSAR, and responses to NRC Requests for Additional Information (RAIs)
  • Participate in technical meetings with internal teams, partners, clients, and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
  • Mentor junior engineers and support the development of analysis standards and documentation best practices

Requirements:
  • Eligibility to work under U.S. Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810 export control regulations
  • Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field with 10+ years of relevant experience
    • OR Master's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience
    • OR PhD with 6+ years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience in radiation shielding design, source term development, and radiological dose assessment
  • Proficiency with radiation transport and dose analysis tools such as MCNP, SCALE, ADVANTG, GALE, ARCON96, RADTRAD, or equivalent codes
  • Working knowledge of nuclear power plant operations and radiological protection programs
  • Familiarity with NRC licensing processes and NUREG-0800 Chapters 11 and 12 requirements
  • Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills
  • Programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python) to support analysis automation and data processing
  • Experience supporting NRC audits, RAIs, and technical review meetings
  • Experience integrating shielding design with plant layout and multidisciplinary engineering teams

A Generation Ahead by Design™
Investing in people who power the future.
We believe great work deserves great rewards. Our benefits go beyond the basics, reflecting our commitment to supporting your whole self...your health, your future, and your career growth. This includes:
Compensation:
  • Compensation for U.S.-based roles range from $155,000 to $185,000 annually and is determined by skills and experience.
  • Compensation for roles based outside the U.S. will be set in accordance with local market practices and applicable currency requirements.

Benefits:
  • Benefits for U.S.-based employees include a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support health, wellbeing, and long-term financial security, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous employer contributions and Day 1 eligibility
  • FLEX program with hybrid work opportunities for eligible roles
  • 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match and immediate vesting
  • Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
  • Wellness and commuter programs
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Education assistance and professional development support
  • Employee Assistance Program and optional voluntary benefits

Benefits for employees based outside the U.S. will vary by country and will be provided in accordance with local market practices, statutory requirements, and regional norms.
If you're driven to solve meaningful challenges and make a lasting impact, we invite you to build your career at Holtec-a generation ahead by design™.

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