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Health Physicist roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in health physics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related field. Employers in nuclear power, federal agencies, medical centers, and national laboratories regularly file H-1B petitions for this occupation, and the 85,000-slot annual cap applies unless your employer is a university or nonprofit research institution.
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Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time, senior Health Physicist for our Albuquerque, NM office. This position is not remote.
Position Summary
In support of the Response, Assessment, and Evaluation Services (RAES) program, the selected candidate will
- Perform Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM) Final Status Survey sampling design and implementation.
- Perform CERCLA preliminary site assessments (PA), site inspections (SI), removal site evaluations (RSE) and expanded site inspections (ESI) on sites with radionuclide and non-radioactive hazardous substances.
- Operate and/or oversee field teams and be familiar with field equipment, including radiation instrumentation, for site assessment and radiation health surveys.
- Recommend adaptations and modifications of scientific or engineering methods using independent judgment.
Why Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Essential Job Functions (Required)
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
- Possess or have strong desire to lead and implement complex radiological monitoring techniques and site characterization studies.
- Direct and implement MARSSIM 2 guidance.
Required Qualifications (Required)
- MS degree in Health Physics or current certification from the American Board of Health Physicists (ABHP)
- 12+ Years of Experience
- Certified Health Physics Certification
- Knowledge, skills, experience: MARSSIM
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years of practical scientific or environmental engineering work experience in performing the responsibilities listed above. In addition:
- Experience in radiation exposure limits for workers, safe work methods, and decontamination.
- Experience with abandoned uranium mine sites.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience using computer software including word processing, Minitab, ProUCL, spreadsheet, and database programs.
- Familiarity with naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) or technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials (TENORM) in uranium mining, oil and gas, or other industries.
- Experience with environmental remediation, mining and mine reclamation, uranium mining and mills, interaction with regulatory agencies, tribal lands, CERCLA sites.
- Experience with construction or construction oversight.
- Experience working with Principal Threat Waste (PTW).
- Comfortable assigning work to staff and cultivating health physicist junior staff career growth.
Work Environment/Environmental Factors (Required)
- This position is primarily desk work, however, occasionally (15%) you will need to travel and perform fieldwork.
- The field work is in Arizona and New Mexico.
- A physical capacity for working outdoors, often in isolated remote areas.
Physical Requirements (Required)
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions, both hot and cold
- Walk on uneven terrain
- Work in variable outdoor environments, packing heavy equipment, and excavations using hand tools.
- Carry field equipment (35 to 40 pounds)
- Don personal protective gear as needed
- You must be able to drive on a regular basis.
- Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required.
Additional Information (Required)
- Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Night/weekend requirements: Periodic travel for field work with overnight accommodations may include nights and weekends.
- Work location: Albuquerque, NM. A hybrid option is available.
- Travel requirements: 15%
- This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company’s discretion.
Life at Tetra Tech
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time, senior Health Physicist for our Albuquerque, NM office. This position is not remote.
Position Summary
In support of the Response, Assessment, and Evaluation Services (RAES) program, the selected candidate will
- Perform Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM) Final Status Survey sampling design and implementation.
- Perform CERCLA preliminary site assessments (PA), site inspections (SI), removal site evaluations (RSE) and expanded site inspections (ESI) on sites with radionuclide and non-radioactive hazardous substances.
- Operate and/or oversee field teams and be familiar with field equipment, including radiation instrumentation, for site assessment and radiation health surveys.
- Recommend adaptations and modifications of scientific or engineering methods using independent judgment.
Why Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Essential Job Functions (Required)
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
- Possess or have strong desire to lead and implement complex radiological monitoring techniques and site characterization studies.
- Direct and implement MARSSIM 2 guidance.
Required Qualifications (Required)
- MS degree in Health Physics or current certification from the American Board of Health Physicists (ABHP)
- 12+ Years of Experience
- Certified Health Physics Certification
- Knowledge, skills, experience: MARSSIM
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years of practical scientific or environmental engineering work experience in performing the responsibilities listed above. In addition:
- Experience in radiation exposure limits for workers, safe work methods, and decontamination.
- Experience with abandoned uranium mine sites.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience using computer software including word processing, Minitab, ProUCL, spreadsheet, and database programs.
- Familiarity with naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) or technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials (TENORM) in uranium mining, oil and gas, or other industries.
- Experience with environmental remediation, mining and mine reclamation, uranium mining and mills, interaction with regulatory agencies, tribal lands, CERCLA sites.
- Experience with construction or construction oversight.
- Experience working with Principal Threat Waste (PTW).
- Comfortable assigning work to staff and cultivating health physicist junior staff career growth.
Work Environment/Environmental Factors (Required)
- This position is primarily desk work, however, occasionally (15%) you will need to travel and perform fieldwork.
- The field work is in Arizona and New Mexico.
- A physical capacity for working outdoors, often in isolated remote areas.
Physical Requirements (Required)
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions, both hot and cold
- Walk on uneven terrain
- Work in variable outdoor environments, packing heavy equipment, and excavations using hand tools.
- Carry field equipment (35 to 40 pounds)
- Don personal protective gear as needed
- You must be able to drive on a regular basis.
- Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required.
Additional Information (Required)
- Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Night/weekend requirements: Periodic travel for field work with overnight accommodations may include nights and weekends.
- Work location: Albuquerque, NM. A hybrid option is available.
- Travel requirements: 15%
- This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company’s discretion.
Life at Tetra Tech
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Health Physicist
Verify your degree field matches USCIS requirements
USCIS scrutinizes health physicist petitions where the applicant holds a degree in a tangential field like general physics or environmental science. Pull the O*NET profile for Health Physicists to confirm accepted degree disciplines before applying.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster timelines
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated labs are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file your H-1B petition any time of year without entering the lottery. National laboratories operated under DOE contracts often fall into this category.
Search LCA filing history by occupation on Migrate Mate
Filter by the Health Physicist SOC code on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active Labor Condition Applications for this role. That filing history tells you which organizations are genuinely set up to sponsor, not just open to it in theory.
Request your prevailing wage level before negotiating salary
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for Health Physicists in your target metro area. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable level, so knowing this range protects you at the offer stage.
Confirm your security clearance status with your employer early
Many health physicist roles at nuclear facilities and federal contractors require a DOE Q clearance or equivalent. Clarify whether your employer will sponsor clearance for H-1B workers before accepting an offer, as clearance processing timelines can extend well beyond H-1B approval.
File for premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS offers premium processing for H-1B petitions, which guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision. Health physicist positions tied to specific reactor outage schedules or project start dates make premium processing worth requesting through your employer.
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Find Health Physicist JobsHealth Physicist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a health physicist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats health physicist positions as specialty occupations because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in health physics, nuclear engineering, radiological science, or a directly related field. If your employer's job description lists a broad degree requirement rather than a specific field, they may need to strengthen the petition with documentation showing the position's specialized nature.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for health physicists?
Nuclear power utilities, national laboratories, hospital radiation safety departments, federal agencies like the NRC and DOE, and defense contractors are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for health physicists. You can see which organizations have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation by searching on Migrate Mate, which surfaces verified DOL filing history by role.
How does the H-1B lottery affect health physicist job seekers?
If your prospective employer is a for-profit company, your petition enters the annual H-1B cap lottery, which opens in March for an October 1 start date. University employers, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated labs are cap-exempt, so their petitions can be filed and approved year-round without lottery selection, making them strategically valuable targets.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new health physicist employer mid-status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, and you can begin working for them as soon as the petition is received, without waiting for approval. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA certified at the prevailing wage for health physicists in the new work location before submitting the transfer petition.
Does holding a foreign health physics credential affect my H-1B petition?
It can. USCIS requires that foreign degrees be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree or higher in a qualifying field. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization establishes equivalency. If your home country's health physics program is three years rather than four, your evaluator will need to assess whether coursework depth meets U.S. equivalency standards.
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