Senior Health Physicist

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

📋 Description

• Offer technical expertise and hands-on assistance for audits and assessments of radiation protection programs.

• Prepare and facilitate applications and amendments for radioactive materials licenses.

• Conduct decommissioning activities and final status surveys.

• Assist with TENORM projects and other specialized health physics tasks.

• Collaborate with clients involved in fusion energy, small modular reactors (SMRs), and other advanced energy technologies.

• Assess regulatory requirements and licensing factors for new energy technologies.

• Define suitable radiological protection standards.

• Engage directly with clients to comprehend their needs and devise practical, technically sound solutions.

• Execute field surveys and radiological evaluations.

• Carry out data analyses, technical reviews, and calculations.

• Create documentation and fulfill additional consulting project tasks.

• Deliver scheduled training courses on radiation safety and health physics as required.

• Monitor and interpret changing regulations, guidance, and developments within the industry.

• Utilize regulatory and industry knowledge to inform client projects and recommendations.

• Recognize potential project opportunities through client engagement and professional networking.

• Relay business development prospects to the relevant staff at NV5 Dade Moeller.

• Leverage technical expertise and project experience to assist the division in achieving operational and financial goals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Health Physics, Radiation Protection, a relevant technical field, or equivalent demonstrated professional experience.

• Over 10 years of technical and programmatic experience in radiation safety or health physics.

• Proven experience in evaluating, developing, implementing, or supporting radiation protection programs.

• Experience in addressing intricate technical and regulatory challenges.

• Capability to independently manage assigned technical tasks, prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality outcomes.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in conveying technical and regulatory concepts clearly to clients, colleagues, and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to build and sustain effective professional relationships with clients.

• Capacity to represent NV5 Dade Moeller with professionalism and credibility.

• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and Webex.

• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

• Preferred: Certified Health Physicist (CHP) certification from the American Board of Health Physics.

• Preferred: Master’s or doctoral degree in Health Physics, Radiation Protection, or a related field.

• Preferred: Previous experience in health physics or radiation safety consulting for public and private sector clients.

• Preferred: Established professional network within relevant industries.

• Preferred: Experience in developing or delivering training in radiation safety, health physics, or technical subjects.

🏝️ Benefits

• Restricted stock units may be included as part of the compensation package.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• 401(k) plan.

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• Equal employment opportunities and protections against discrimination.