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SC&A offers flexible work schedules, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with some of the best people in the business. Many of our staff have been with us for more than 10 years, testimony to our excellent work environment.

SC&A is an employee-owned company with headquarters in Arlington, VA and offices in Chapel Hill, NC and Germantown, MD. The company provides energy and environmental consulting services to the federal government, other government agencies, and commercial clients. SC&A has an “employee-centered” culture. At this small but growing firm, SC&A’s employees have a unique ability to pursue those areas they excel in and feel passionate about.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes teamwork and a focus on client satisfaction. SC&A provides an atmosphere that promotes respect, integrity, teamwork, and acceptance regardless of race, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.

SC&A benefits include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, basic personal accident insurance, access to a 529 saving plan, and basic life insurance. New full-time employees accrue 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year and the company recognizes 11 Federal holidays. Employees are eligible for a 401K and a profit-sharing plan that typically provides an amount equal to 5% of your salary directly into your 401K account. The company benefits are effective on your first day of employment.

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Unless otherwise prohibited by state law, SC&A, Inc. requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated prior to their employment start date. SC&A, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation to those with a medical condition, disability or a sincerely held religious belief that prevents them from receiving a vaccine so long as it does not create an undue hardship for SC&A, Inc. and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee or others in the workplace.

SC&A does not accept third-party applications or agency inquiries. Phone calls are not accepted for any position. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. SC&A maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law. Candidates are required to pass a background screening prior to employment.

Mid-Level Nuclear Engineer/Health Physicist

Remote

Full Time

Mid Level

SC&A, Inc. (SC&A) is an employee-owned small business providing engineering, technical, planning, and communications expertise services across public and private sectors. SC&A is dedicated to protecting the well-being and health of individuals, communities, and the environment through stakeholder-based collaborations and contracts. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes teamwork and a focus on client satisfaction. We are currently seeking a mid-level Nuclear Engineer/Health Physicist to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have experience in environmental assessments and safety evaluations of nuclear facilities for federal and/or state agencies, including uranium mills, in situ uranium recovery facilities, and nuclear reactors.

Qualifications:

Previous experience with evaluating uranium mills, in situ uranium recovery facilities, and nuclear reactors for potential environmental impacts (hydrogeological, human health and safety, air quality, etc). References of the safety and environmental evaluations previously performed will be requested.
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and at least 5 years of experience
Experience using various radiation codes, such as RESRAD, MicroShield, and MILDOS preferred
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required

While the preferred location for the candidate is the Washington, D.C. area, SC&A is a majority-remote/work from home company and qualified candidates will be considered throughout the United States.

SC&A benefits include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, basic personal accident insurance, access to a 529 saving plan, and basic life insurance. New full-time employees accrue 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year and the company recognizes 11 holidays. Employees are eligible for a 401K and a profit-sharing plan that typically provides an amount equal to 5% of your salary directly into your 401K account. The company benefits are effective on your first day of employment.

The salary range for this position is $105,000-$130,000 DOE/DOQ.

SC&A does not accept third-party applications or agency inquiries. Phone calls are not accepted for any position.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. SC&A maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law. Candidates are required to pass a background screening prior to employment.

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