Radiological Protection Engineer (Client Side - N542)

Location

United Kingdom | United States

Job description

NUVIA UK's Technical Services department are recruiting for an experienced Radiological Protection Engineer. This is an embedded opportunity, supporting one of our leading clients within the nuclear industry. 

Location wise, this is a hybrid opportunity, working out of the client's office in Bristol, 3 days per week.

Please note the ability to obtain BPSS level security clearance is essential, as a minimum.

About The Role:

The provided service ensures that the Buildings within EDF EPR Engineering UK’s
scope of responsibility meet the radiological protection requirements as required by the Nuclear Safety Authority.
The service reports to the Team Leader and works alongside other Radiological
Protection Engineers. The provided service works closely with other engineering
disciplines within EDF EPR Engineering UK and Paris/Lyon and are part of the
extended Radiological Protection team mainly based in Edvance Paris and Lyon.

Based on radiological protection requirements and technical documents supplied by systems engineers (circuit operation, space requirement drawings, etc.), technical documents supplied by the architect engineer (location of sources of radioactivity) the service will:

• Support the building design team for the detailed design of the nuclear island buildings.
• Give advice to the designer regarding the radiological protection constraints (shielding needs, operational constraints, waste management, etc.) that could impact the Civil and Layout design of the building.
• Assess any civil and layout modifications that could impact the radiological and contamination zoning requirements of the building.
• Ensure that the design is consistent with UK context requirements.
• Undertake studies and calculations relating to the spread of radiation.
• From 3D model extracts, model the areas with PANTHERE software and assign various source terms (sources of radioactivity).
• Produce simulations for calculating the thickness of protection screens, depending on the reactor’s operating conditions, the geometry of the premises and the radioactive sources involved.
• Provide analysis of the results and writing of technical reports.
• Writes the radiation protection calculation reports in order to define the radiological zoning and contamination zoning of the buildings.
• Issues recommendations for protection screens:
• Defines the radiological classification of premises and systems.
• Defines the necessary protective devices and biological doors.
• Advises building leaders on the optimisation of premises.
• Supplies studies and recommendations to the layout teams.

Experience & Qualifications:
Essential:

• Experience in radiological protection requirements and EPR technology.
• Knowledge of MCNP and Panthere.
  Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to consider the overall picture.
• Be proactive, work autonomously and be able to work to tight deadlines.
• Good attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working on a nuclear site would be advantageous and desirable.

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.

Entity

NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation. NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.

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