Nuclear Physicist Specialist

4 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States US Main Full time
Role Summary

US Main is seeking a highly skilled Specialist – Radiation Physicist to support the design of new nuclear power plants and the operation, refurbishment, or waste management and decommissioning of existing CANDU nuclear power plants.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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 We Offer

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.

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