About the Role
The role involves designing shielded enclosures for handling highly radioactive materials, focusing on safety, functionality, and integration within larger nuclear facilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop conceptual and detailed designs for hot cell structures
- Perform radiation shielding calculations and safety analyses
- Collaborate with nuclear engineers to define operational requirements
- Ensure designs comply with regulatory standards
- Integrate remote handling systems into cell layouts
- Evaluate materials for radiation resistance and durability
- Produce engineering drawings and schematics
- Support fabrication and assembly processes
- Conduct design reviews and risk assessments
- Optimize layouts for maintenance and accessibility
- Coordinate with safety officers for compliance verification
- Refine designs based on testing feedback
- Manage design documentation and revisions
- Work with procurement teams to source specialized components
- Address constructability challenges in high-radiation environments
- Develop procedures for cell commissioning
- Assist in troubleshooting field installation issues
- Apply lessons learned from operational feedback
- Maintain awareness of industry best practices
- Support licensing and regulatory submissions
- Ensure compatibility with fuel handling systems
- Design ventilation and filtration systems for containment
- Incorporate monitoring and inspection access points
- Plan for decommissioning and waste management
- Utilize CAD and simulation tools for design validation
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
On-site position with limited remote flexibility
Team
Collaborative engineering team focused on advanced nuclear systems
Physical Requirements
- Ability to navigate industrial sites and test facilities
- Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
- Tolerance for working in controlled access environments
- Comfort with wearing protective gear during site visits
- Ability to work near high-radiation areas under supervision
Security Requirements
- Eligibility for security clearance
- Willingness to undergo background checks
- Compliance with access control protocols
- Adherence to information protection policies
Travel
- Up to 10% domestic travel may be required
- Site visits to testing and manufacturing locations
- Participation in design and integration reviews
- Occasional attendance at technical conferences
Available for qualified candidates
