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Physicist Nuclear Engineer Jobs Near Me

Nuclear Engineer

Lithopolis, OH

$93K - $112K/yr

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Nuclear Engineer

Baltimore, OH

$90K - $107K/yr

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Nuclear Engineer

Mount Vernon, OH

$82K - $98K/yr

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Nuclear Engineer

Mechanicsburg, OH

$91K - $110K/yr

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Nuclear Engineer

Logan, OH

$82K - $99K/yr

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Marysville, OH

$90K - $108K/yr

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Kirkersville, OH

$95K - $113K/yr

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Nuclear Engineer

Columbus, OH

$95K - $114K/yr

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Nuclear Engineer

Lancaster, OH

$90K - $107K/yr

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Groveport, OH

$96K - $115K/yr

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Nuclear Engineer

London, OH

$93K - $111K/yr

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Physics 2 Tutor

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$18 - $40/hr

... and nuclear physics. Ability to explain Gauss law, electromagnetic induction, wave optics, and the photoelectric effect while preparing students for advanced physics coursework, engineering ...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for physicist nuclear engineer in the United States is $94,805.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,000.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Health Physicist

Ohio Department of Taxation

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New


Job description

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Emergency Management Agency
Report In Location - 2855 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235
Work Hours - 7:30AM to 4:30PM (Subject to 24-hour on-call)

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
   Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
   Free Parking!
   Free Gym Access!

What You'll Do as a Senior Health Physicist
   Coordinates, monitors & evaluates scientific & technical information related to health physics/emergency response programs;
   Directs operation &/or operates computer model at state &/or local level to assess radiological consequences from malfunctions at facilities possessing radiological materials;
   Interprets results of local, state & utility company dose projection/protective action recommendations in regard to short-term effects on area residents;
   Advises federal, state &/or local officials of radiation levels, areas needing evacuation, safe locations for evacuees, & other protective actions needed to ensure health & safety for residents of affected areas;
   Ensures offsite response organizations are properly trained for response to malfunctions at nuclear facilities & other situations involving radioactive materials;

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OPTION 1: 
4 years of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation- generating equipment for x-ray program, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspects, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety; 
AND must be able to provide own transportation.

OPTION 2: 
-Or Completion of undergraduate core program in health physics, nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, radiation physics, radiation sciences, bionucleonics, radiologic technology, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy or physics; 
AND 24 mos. of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals, & other components of radioactive material sources or devices, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation- generating equipment, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspections, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety; 
AND must be able to provide own transportation.

OPTION 3: 
-Or NRRPT, CHP, NMTCB or ARRT certification; 
AND 24 mos. of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals, & other components of radioactive material sources or devices, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation- generating equipment, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspections, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety; 
AND must be able to provide own transportation.

OPTION 4: 
-Or Completion of Navy nuclear school; 
AND 24 mos. of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals, & other components of radioactive material sources or devices, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation- generating equipment, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspections, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety; 
AND must be able to provide own transportation.

OPTION 5: 
-Or Completion of graduate core program in health physics, nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, radiation physics, radiation sciences, bionucleonics, radiologic technology, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy or physics; 
AND 12 mos. of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals, & other components of radioactive material sources or devices, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation- generating equipment, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspections, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety;
AND must be able to provide own transportation.

OPTION 6: 
-Or 24 mos. exp. as Health Physicist, 84642, 
AND must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

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Job Skills: Public Health