At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world more connected and sustainable. For our radiation services community of practice, that means using innovative approaches to provide economical client solutions for complex environmental solutions. We’re seeking an Environmental Radiation Health Physicist to support projects for primarily our Navy and uranium mining restoration clients, though our portfolio is broad, and many other clients and projects are included.
Projects will involve a variety of field implementations for radiological assessments and remediation, decommissioning, plan development, data evaluation, desktop research and document reviews. The candidate must have experience in environmental projects that evaluate soil, groundwater, surface water, or sediments. Projects are be executed under EPA, NRC, Agreement States, USACE, or Tribal Agency authority and may include investigations, risk assessments, feasibility studies, engineering analysis, remedial actions, and closures.
It is expected that field tasks would be required and may include performing and/or leading teams during surveys and assessments. Additionally, characterizing radiological materials in various matrices, implementing radiation safety practices, maintaining radiation protection programs, and regulatory compliance during project activities.
A balance of remote and office work is expected, and preference will be given to candidates located in California (West Coast Areas) and Virginia (East Coast Areas).
This position offers the opportunity to elevate your Health Physics leadership skills and mentoring other highly professional, experienced, and credentialed Jacobs radiation services staff on a wide variety of health physics related issues. Opportunities for leadership and ownership on projects and within the rad services staff is expected and technical as well as project management skills will be further developed. Writing clearly, presenting technical approaches, and justifying decisions are essential, as we help clients obtain regulatory and community acceptance and close projects.
Bring your curiosity, collaborative attitude, desire for leadership, to our team and we’ll help you grow. We will help you pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can improve lives together.
* B.S. degree in Radiation Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Environmental Studies, or other Science related degree.
* Experience with environmental site assessments and remediation including radiological survey and sampling experience.
* Experience in writing radiological work plans, survey reports, and related program documents.
Ideally, you’ll also have:
* M.S. in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
* 5 Years Professional Health Physics Experience.
* Certification in Health Physics and/or RRPT.
* Experience with CERCLA.
* Experience with uranium mining or Navy investigations or closures.
* Project management experience.
* Regulatory compliance and reporting experience.
* Radiation shielding design expertise.
* Expertise in implementing MARSSIM Final Status Surveys.
