Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Calculate the strength of radiation sources and the expected dose at different points in a facility.
Select shielding materials and thicknesses, such as concrete, steel, lead or polymer-based composites, for walls, doors and containers.
Design shielded rooms, hot cells, labs and transport containers, working with architects and civil engineers.
Review drawings and layouts to check access routes, ventilation, and pipe and cable openings for radiation leakage.
Use modelling software and survey instruments to map radiation fields, and verify them after construction through radiation surveys.
Prepare design reports and documents for regulatory review and licensing.
Work with radiation protection officers during commissioning, and recommend fixes when measured doses are higher than predicted.
