Radiological Shielding Engineer

GE Vernova

. Perform technical evaluations and provide technical support in shielding design/analysis, fluence analysis, criticality assessments, and control rod blade design .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $127,900 - $245,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coupled neutron/gamma shielding design and analysis, with a strong focus on nuclear safety analysis and regulatory compliance. Proficient in utilizing MCNP and other radiation transport methods to solve complex engineering challenges in nuclear power plant environments.

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Coupled Neutron/Gamma Shielding DesignMCNP Shielding AnalysisNuclear Radiological AnalysisReactivity Control AnalysisBWR Technology Experience

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Hard Skills

Coupled Neutron/Gamma Shielding DesignMCNPSCALEKENOORIGN3-Dimensional Neutron Kinetics CodeReactivity ControlObject-Oriented ProgrammingRadiation ShieldingNuclear Safety Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Oral Communication SkillsStrong Written Communication SkillsStrong Interpersonal SkillsLeadership Skills

Tools & Technologies

BWR SimulatorPANACPARCS

Industry Keywords

NRC ComplianceCNSC ComplianceNuclear Power PlantsRadiation Transport MethodsControl Rod Blade Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform technical evaluations and provide technical support in shielding design/analysis, fluence analysis, criticality assessments, and control rod blade design
Contribute to radiation/dose assessment, reactivity control/reactivity insertion analysis, spent fuel pool criticality, and transport package design/analysis
Communicate and coordinate activities with internal and external project managers, technical personnel, and customers
Maintain quality and safety while meeting project schedule and cost objectives
Prepare, document, and present technical data to internal and external customers
Contribute to team process improvements
Ensure work complies with NRC, CNSC, other regulatory rules, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards
Mentor and guide early career engineers in shielding design/analysis
Interpret business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services
Use judgment to make decisions and handle complex engineering tasks or problems
Assess information quality and ask pertinent stakeholder questions
Develop solutions outside set parameters and provide recommendations
Use internal and external sources to support decisions
May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and complexity
Communicate difficult concepts and influence others on particular topics
Guide others to consider different points of view

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or closely related science discipline from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in coupled neutron/gamma shielding design for nuclear power plants, including the design of penetrations in shielding walls
Minimum of 8 years’ experience with MCNP for shielding analysis, including the use of variance reduction techniques to solve large scale deep penetration shielding problems
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in nuclear radiological analysis, radiation shielding, nuclear safety analysis and methods, or nuclear fuel, core, or plant design
Experience with BWR technology
Knowledge of plant operational support
Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements
Experience with BWR simulator and use of 3-Dimensional neutron kinetics code (e.g., PANAC, PARCS)
Experience in reactivity control, including reactivity insertion accident, rod withdrawal error, and control rod drop accident analyses
Experience with MCNP, SCALE, KENO, ORIGN, and/or coupled Monte-Carlo/deterministic radiation transport methods
Object-oriented programming experience such as Java, C#, or C++
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; where applicable, authorization must be obtainable from the U.S. Government
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access from GE Vernova, including a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Relocation assistance