Nuclear Engineers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 68,560 - 162,360; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Nuclear Engineer to conduct research and design nuclear reactors and processes. Responsibilities include conducting tests on nuclear fuel, preparing environmental impact statements, and optimizing plant performance. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in science, critical thinking, and complex problem solving. Salary for Nuclear Engineers ranges from $68,560 to $162,360 yearly, depending on experience and location in the United States. Tools include Microsoft Office, Python, and MATLAB.

Qualifications

• Conduct tests of nuclear fuel behavior and cycles or performance to optimize plants.
• Design fuel cycle models to reduce radioactive waste.
• Prepare environmental impact statements for regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects.
• Design or oversee construction of nuclear reactors.
• Examine accidents to design preventive measures.

Skills

Science

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Complex Problem Solving

Monitoring

Reading Comprehension

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Python

The MathWorks MATLAB

SAS

CAD software

Job description

Nuclear Engineer

What is a Nuclear Engineer?

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests of nuclear fuel behavior and cycles or performance of nuclear machinery and equipment to optimize performance of existing plants.
• Design fuel cycle models or processes to reduce the quantity of radioactive waste generated from nuclear activities.
• Examine accidents to obtain data that can be used to design preventive measures.
• Prepare environmental impact statements, reports, or presentations for regulatory or other agencies.
• Initiate corrective actions or order plant shutdowns in emergency situations.
• Design or oversee construction or operation of nuclear reactors or power plants or nuclear fuels reprocessing and reclamation systems.

Skills and Qualifications

• Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Other Nuclear Engineer Job Titles

• Radiation Protection Engineer
• Nuclear Equipment Design Engineer
• Nuclear Safety Engineer
• Nuclear Radiation Engineer
• Nuclear Officer

Salary

Nuclear Engineers make between $68,560 and $162,360 a year. The highest salaries are typically found in New Mexico, California, or New Hampshire.

Tools & Technologies Used by Nuclear Engineers

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Python
• Microsoft Access
• Data entry software
• Word processing software
• Spreadsheet software
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• SAS
• Linux
• UNIX
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Salesforce software
• Graphics software
• SAP software
• Presentation software
• Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
• Software development tools