Part Time Engineering Consulting Jobs in Kentucky

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

NV5 (Dade Moeller) is looking for a part-time Certified Health Physicist (CHP) to support a client in the Erlanger, Kentucky area.

This role is ideal for an experienced health physicist who enjoys applying their technical expertise to real-world challenges. The selected candidate will support radiological and environmental emergency response activities, including incidents involving radioactive materials, hazardous substances, oil spills, and other environmental releases.

We're looking for someone who is comfortable balancing field work, technical analysis, and problem solving and can provide expert guidance when situations are complex and time-sensitive.

Responsibilities

Provide technical health physics expertise during radiological, chemical, and environmental emergency response activities. Conduct environmental assessments and evaluate potential impacts associated with radiological releases and other hazardous incidents. Deploy, operate, and maintain radiation detection, environmental monitoring, and sampling equipment. Advise on the identification, handling, packaging, transportation, and disposal of radioactive materials and contaminated waste. Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental monitoring data using GIS, modeling tools, and other technical applications. Ensure radiological and environmental response equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, inventoried, and ready for deployment. Prepare technical reports, field documentation, and assessment summaries. Develop and improve procedures, guidance documents, and standard operating practices related to radiation protection and environmental response. Support training activities by developing course materials, delivering presentations, and mentoring staff. Participate in on-call rotations and emergency response deployments as needed.

Required

Current certification as a Certified Health Physicist (CHP) through the American Board of Health Physics. Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in health physics, radiation protection, radiological assessment, emergency response, environmental monitoring, or a related field. Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Engineering, Physical Science, Natural Science, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated experience supporting radiological emergency response, hazardous materials incidents, environmental investigations, or field operations. Experience working with radiation detection instrumentation, environmental sampling programs, data management systems, and technical reporting. Strong understanding of federal radiation safety regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and health physics principles. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to travel and respond to emergency situations on short notice, including occasional participation in 24/7 response operations.

Why Join Us?

Our team supports some of the most challenging environmental and radiological projects in the country. This position offers the opportunity to work with highly experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful emergency response efforts, and apply your expertise where it has a direct impact on public health, worker safety, and environmental protection.

If you're an experienced CHP looking for a flexible part-time role where your knowledge and judgment will be valued, we'd love to talk with you.

The pay range for this Washington position is $75- $85 per hour; based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. NV5 may provide stay bonuses or relocation allowances as part of the compensation package. Medical, dental, and vision insurance are also offered to full-time employees, along with Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts, with employee and employer contributions. NV5 offers 3 weeks of Paid Time Off a year for full-time hourly employees along with 8 paid holidays a year and Flexible Time Off plan for full-time salary employees along with 6 paid holidays a year. 401(k) savings plan; Company Paid Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; Company Paid Short-term and long-term disability insurance are also provided. More information can be found via hyperlink here. This information is provided per the salary transparency provisions of the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.