Nuclear Engineer jobs in Delaware

Overview

Sargent & Lundy is one of the most experienced full-service architect-engineering firms in the world. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power and energy with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, and fossil fuels. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services—from consulting, design and implementation to construction management, commissioning and operations/maintenance—with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private sector clients in the power and energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.

Our Core Values

Every decision we make is guided by our core values. By upholding these six principles, we support our clients, employees, and community. They are the compass we follow as we continue to grow our business and lead the industry.

Quality – We provide high-quality deliverables and services through an uncompromising focus on peer review, safety, and continuous improvement.

Accountability – Our actions demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and respect.

Our People – We value diverse perspectives, encourage professional growth, and are committed to providing a work community where people thrive. Our work is challenging but rewarding.

Our Clients – We deliver value and exceed our clients’ expectations through outstanding customer service, personal accessibility, and clear communication.

Innovation – Since 1891, we have invested in the people, training, tools, and technology needed to quickly adapt in a constantly changing world.

Meaningful Impact – We make a positive impact in the communities where we work and live.

Responsibilities

WORK LOCATION: This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent on site and working remote from home.

We are currently hiring motivated, talented individuals to support nuclear / radiological design engineering efforts for Small Modular Reactor (SMR), Advanced Reactor (AR), and medical isotope facility design projects that are in the conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases. This is an opportunity to work on the next generation of smaller-scale, modular nuclear power plants, and nuclear technologies.

You will work with multi-discipline engineering project teams engaged in the design and engineering of upgrades and modifications to existing nuclear power plants in the following areas:

• Radiological dose calculations
• Shielding design calculations
• Radiation source term calculations
• Radiation monitoring systems

In addition, you will:

• Work on both domestic and international nuclear power plant projects
• Travel to client offices and nuclear plant site locations to attend project progress meetings
• Address emergent issues and provide technical support to our nuclear clients

Qualifications

• US citizenship or US permanent resident status is mandatory
• BS in Nuclear Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; MS degree preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of nuclear / radiological experience in the nuclear power industry 
• Experience with some or all of the following nuclear computer programs:
  • RADTRAD
  • SCALE (ORIGEN)
  • MCNP
  • MicroShield
  • ARCON96
  • NRCDOSE (GASPAR, LADTAP, XOQDOQ)
  • PAVAN
  • GALE
  • WebTRAGIS / RADTRAN
  • MACCS
• Experience in nuclear radiation monitoring system design is desired, but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• PE license desired, but not required

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.