Job Opportunities API

The Public Ledger of Openings

← Back to the ledger

Nuclear Engineer - Radiological

last-energy
Companylast-energy
CategoryHealthcare
LocationAustin, TX, USA
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted14 Jun 2023
Last verified13 Aug 2026
SourceThe employer's own careers page (company_site)
Applications are handled by the employer, not by us.Apply on the employer's site →
Description
Last Energy seeks an experienced Radiological Engineer to support the safety and licensing analysis for the PWR-20 micro nuclear reactor. This person will work closely with the nuclear engineering and safety analysis staff to ensure that the PWR-20 design meets radiation safety and accident dose requirements. Key Duties & Responsibilities • Determine core and coolant radiological source terms • Determine neutron and gamma radiation fields • Calculate the dose due to theoretical accidents and the impact on surrounding areas • Participate in and support interfaces with customer and regulatory authorities to obtain regulatory approval of the Last Energy reactor core design, codes, and methods • Prepare and review safety analyses, calculation files, and associated records • Other duties as assigned Qualifications • BS, MS, or PhD in Nuclear Engineering, or a related degree (e.g., physics with nuclear concentration) • 5+ years of applicable experience in PWR or BWR radiological evaluations • Proficiency in MCNP, SCALE, RADTRAD, or other nuclear industry analysis code as well as scripting and coding with PYTHON or EXCEL VB • Positive and effective team interaction skills and value positive peer relationships • Effective written and oral communication skills