U.S. Dept. of Labor code 17-2161.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Nuclear Engineers

Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.

What this job is about

Ensure the safe and efficient operation of nuclear facilities.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Design nuclear equipment
Develop reactor cores and radiation shielding to enhance safety.
2
Monitor facility operations
Identify safety violations and operational risks in nuclear facilities.
3
Initiate emergency actions
Order plant shutdowns or corrective measures during emergencies.
4
Prepare technical reports
Synthesize test results into reports for regulatory compliance and safety.
5
Conduct environmental studies
Analyze impacts of nuclear activities on the environment and recommend remediation.

Tools used in this work

C++LinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordOracle JavaPythonSalesforce softwareSAP softwareSASThe MathWorks MATLABUNIX

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.