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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-2161.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 105,950.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 50.00
Currently, there are 17,680 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Nuclear Engineers”.

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Tasks for “Nuclear Reactor Engineer”

Monitor nuclear facility operations to identify any design, construction, or operation practices that violate safety regulations and laws or that could jeopardize the safety of operations.
Design or oversee construction or operation of nuclear reactors or power plants or nuclear fuels reprocessing and reclamation systems.
Synthesize analyses of test results, and use the results to prepare technical reports of findings and recommendations.
Analyze available data and consult with other scientists to determine parameters of experimentation and suitability of analytical models.
Develop or contribute to the development of plans to remediate or restore environments affected by nuclear radiation, such as waste disposal sites.
Conduct environmental studies related to topics such as nuclear power generation, nuclear waste disposal, or nuclear weapon deployment.
Initiate corrective actions or order plant shutdowns in emergency situations.
Design or develop nuclear equipment, such as reactor cores, radiation shielding, or associated instrumentation or control mechanisms.
Design fuel cycle models or processes to reduce the quantity of radioactive waste generated from nuclear activities.
Perform experiments that will provide information about acceptable methods of nuclear material usage, nuclear fuel reclamation, or waste disposal.
Recommend preventive measures to be taken in the handling of nuclear technology, based on data obtained from operations monitoring or from evaluation of test results.
Direct operating or maintenance activities of operational nuclear power plants to ensure efficiency and conformity to safety standards.
Direct environmental compliance activities associated with nuclear plant operations or maintenance.
Keep abreast of developments and changes in the nuclear field by reading technical journals or by independent study and research.
Prepare construction project proposals that include cost estimates, and discuss proposals with interested parties such as vendors, contractors, and nuclear facility review boards.
Design and direct nuclear research projects to discover facts, to test or modify theoretical models, or to develop new theoretical models or new uses for current models.
Conduct tests of nuclear fuel behavior and cycles or performance of nuclear machinery and equipment to optimize performance of existing plants.
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.
Write operational instructions to be used in nuclear plant operation or nuclear fuel or waste handling and disposal.

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