Air Modeling and Radiological Dose Assessment Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Idaho.

📋 Description

• Assist in the preparation of environmental analyses by:

• Conducting radiological air emissions modeling utilizing CAP88-PC (or the latest version of CAP88).

• Carrying out public and environmental dose assessments related to routine radiological releases.

• Assessing source terms, release scenarios, receptor locations, and exposure pathways.

• Aiding in the development of environmental report sections that address radiological impacts on workers, the public, and ecological receptors.

• Creating technical memoranda that document modeling assumptions, methodologies, results, and conclusions.

• Reviewing project data and engineering inputs to formulate robust modeling strategies.

• Assisting in responses to client and regulatory review feedback.

• Offering technical advice regarding applicable regulatory standards and industry best practices.

• Engaging in virtual project meetings and coordinating with environmental, nuclear, and regulatory subject matter experts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related technical field.

• At least 10 years of experience in conducting radiological dose assessments and environmental air modeling.

• Proven expertise in using CAP88-PC.

• Experience in performing atmospheric dispersion and dose consequence analyses for nuclear facilities or radiological operations.

• Strong knowledge of:

• Radiological exposure pathways.

• Environmental transport processes.

• Federal radiological protection standards and dose limits.

• Air emissions permitting and environmental compliance requirements.

• Experience in preparing technical reports that meet regulatory or environmental review standards.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in supporting DOE, NRC, NNSA, commercial nuclear, or advanced reactor projects.

• Familiarity with NEPA environmental reviews and environmental reports.

• Experience with additional modeling tools such as:

• AERMOD

• AIRDOS/CAP88

• RESRAD

• GoldSim

• Other radiological or environmental modeling platforms.

• Certified Health Physicist (CHP) credential is preferred.

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a related field.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.