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SC&A, Inc.Health Physicist/Nuclear Engineer
SC&A, Inc. is hiring a remote Health Physicist/Nuclear Engineer to join its employee-owned environmental and energy consulting firm. Operating since 1981, the company partners with private…
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SC&A, Inc. is hiring a remote Health Physicist/Nuclear Engineer to join its employee-owned environmental and energy consulting firm. Operating since 1981, the company partners with private industry alongside federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies to handle complicated environmental challenges and safeguard public health. This position focuses on supporting federal environmental reviews for agencies like the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Department of Energy. The professional in this…
Job Description
SC&A, Inc. is hiring a remote Health Physicist/Nuclear Engineer to join its employee-owned environmental and energy consulting firm. Operating since 1981, the company partners with private industry alongside federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies to handle complicated environmental challenges and safeguard public health. This position focuses on supporting federal environmental reviews for agencies like the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Department of Energy. The professional in this role applies technical knowledge in radiation protection, nuclear engineering, environmental analysis, and radiological dose assessment to evaluate potential impacts stemming from proposed federal actions.
The successful candidate ensures that environmental documentation regarding nuclear facilities, radioactive waste management, fuel cycle operations, and decommissioning projects remains defensible, transparent, and scientifically sound. Responsibilities include evaluating alternatives, assessing cumulative impacts, producing clear regulatory compliance documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of specialists in areas such as ecology, air quality, and socioeconomic resources. This opportunity suits an experienced professional who wants to apply technical rigor to real-world decisions affecting environmental quality and human health.
Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and refine radiological impact assessments and technical sections for Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Assessments, and Supplemental Assessments
- Conduct radiological dose assessments, accident analyses, radioactive material transportation evaluations, and consequence analyses following NRC and DOE requirements
- Evaluate potential radiological and environmental impacts related to nuclear facilities, fuel cycle sites, radioactive waste management locations, and decommissioning projects
- Prepare traceable, technically rigorous, and defensible analyses for federal environmental review records, rulemaking activities, and licensing proceedings
- Coordinate with NEPA specialists and subject matter experts across disciplines like air quality, ecology, and cultural resources
- Support the evaluation of reasonable alternatives, cumulative environmental impacts, and modeling results for federal agency decisions
- Provide technical input for public meeting materials, scoping summaries, and comment response matrices
- Coordinate technical communication with the NRC, DOE, and other federal agencies regarding environmental reviews and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Radiation Protection, Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, or a closely related scientific or engineering field
- Direct experience supporting NEPA environmental reviews with verifiable Environmental Impact Statement or Environmental Assessment projects
- Demonstrated background in preparing or reviewing radiological impact analyses or environmental document sections
- Working knowledge of NRC and DOE environmental review processes and related regulatory frameworks including 10 CFR Part 51 and NUREG-1555
- Experience utilizing radiological modeling or dose assessment software such as RESRAD, MicroShield, or RASCAL
- Strong analytical and technical writing skills to communicate complex regulatory and scientific information clearly
- U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance
- Successful completion of a background screening prior to starting employment
Qualifications
- Experience supporting NEPA reviews for federal agencies such as the DOE, NRC, EPA, or DOD
- Experience with nuclear facility decommissioning, radioactive waste management, nuclear fuel cycle facilities, or waste incidental to reprocessing evaluations
- Demonstrated experience contributing to regulatory briefings, public meetings, stakeholder communications, or public comment responses
- Certified Health Physicist credential or ongoing progress toward professional certification
Core Skills
Benefits
- Opportunity to work at an employee-owned consulting firm
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What is the salary for the Health Physicist/Nuclear Engineer position?
The salary range is between USD 120,000 and 140,000 per year, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
Is this a remote position?
Yes, the posting specifies that the employment type is full-time and the role is remote.
What citizenship or clearance requirements apply?
Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship and possess the ability to obtain a security clearance.
What education is required for this role?
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or higher in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Radiation Protection, or a closely related scientific or engineering discipline.
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