A radiation protection engineer can work in hospitals, nuclear reactors, or any academic or industrial institution dealing with the use of radioactive materials. Some of the duties of a radiation protection engineer are as follows:
Supervising the transportation and disposal of radioactive materials.
Measure doses and ensure that every worker in the work environment receives the lowest dose possible radiation commensurate with the nature of his work.
Doing radiation shield calculations for x-ray rooms.
Reviewing policies and procedures related to radiation safety.
Ensure that the preventive measures followed in the work environment are identical to specified standards.
Response to radiological emergencies such as cases of radioactive leakage.