Career Details

Nuclear Engineers

Research and develop the processes, instruments, and systems used to derive benefits from nuclear energy and radiation.

What You’ll Do

Design or develop nuclear equipment, such as reactor cores, radiation shielding, and associated instrumentation
Direct operating or maintenance activities to ensure that they meet safety standards
Monitor nuclear facility operations to identify any practices that violate safety regulations and laws
Perform experiments to test whether methods of using nuclear material, reclaiming nuclear fuel, or disposing of nuclear waste are acceptable

Abilities You’ll Need

Attention Span,Categorization,Comparison,Comprehension,Dependability,Mathematical Reasoning,Originality,Problem Recognition,Problem Solving,Reasoning

Knowledge You’ll Gain

Administration and Management,Chemistry,Computers and Electronics,Design,Education and Training,Engineering and Technology,Mathematics,Mechanical,Physics,Public Safety and Security

What You’ll Earn

Average: $100,210.00

Range

High: $137,770.00

Low : $69,070.00

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Needed

4-year Bachelors Degree

Skills

Communication,Critical Thinking,Dependability,Math Skills,Monitoring,Problem Solving,Systems Evaluation,Teamwork,Time Management

Technology

C++,Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software,Microsoft Office Software,UNIX