Radiological Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Radiological Engineer opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN.

Job Summary:

The Radiological Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of radiological instrumentation and monitoring systems, with a strong emphasis on stack monitoring and airborne effluent measurement. This role ensures regulatory compliance, supports radiological safety programs, and provides technical expertise for radiation detection systems used in operational, environmental, and compliance monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, specify, evaluate, and maintain radiological instrumentation systems, including stack and effluent monitoring systems.

- Provide technical oversight for the installation, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of radiation detection and measurement equipment (e.g., gamma, alpha, beta, and particulate monitoring systems).

- Support continuous and periodic stack monitoring systems for airborne radioactive emissions, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., NRC, EPA, DOE).

- Develop and review engineering documentation, including system designs, calculations, procedures, specifications, and technical reports.

- Analyze radiological data from monitoring systems to assess performance, trends, and compliance with regulatory limits.

- Interface with operations, health physics, environmental compliance, and maintenance teams to support safe and compliant facility operations.

- Support audits, inspections, and assessments by regulatory agencies and internal oversight organizations.

- Provide technical input for system upgrades, modernization projects, and new facility designs involving radiological monitoring.

- Assist with failure analysis, corrective actions, and root cause evaluations related to radiological instrumentation issues.

- Ensure quality assurance and configuration management requirements are met for radiological monitoring systems.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in Health Physics, engineering, or related technical field, opr equivalent combination of education and experience.

- 5 to 20+ years of relevant experience.

- Working knowledge of radiation detection instrumentation, applied radiation protection principles, and monitoring airborne radioactivity is required.

- Working knowledge of applicable radiological regulations and standards.

- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.

- Experience supporting nuclear facilities, laboratories, or radiological operations.

- Familiarity with continuous air monitors (CAMs), isokinetic sampling systems, and effluent monitoring instrumentation.

Other Job Requirements:

- Must be a U.S. Citizen

- Physical Requirements: Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions.

- HSPD-12 PIV badge: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the applications steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers