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What is a Nuclear Engineer?

A nuclear engineer is responsible for monitoring nuclear facility operations to identify any design, construction, or operation practices that violate safety regulations and laws that could jeopardize the safety of operations. They 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. Additionally, nuclear engineers design equipment and create the operating procedures used in nuclear power plants. Nuclear engineers usually work on construction sites of a new nuclear power plant.

A bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering along with demonstrable experience in a nuclear power plant setting is required. Successful nuclear engineers possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have a strong eye for details.

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Come work at Example Co., a leading firm in our industry in the metro area. We're pleased to have a 4.0 Glassdoor rating. We are looking to hire an experienced Nuclear Engineer to help us keep growing. If you're hard-working and dedicated, Example Co. is an ideal place to get ahead. Apply today!

Responsibilities for Nuclear Engineer

Supervise the loading of fuel onto a nuclear reactor
Oversee technicians who use radiation technology to manufacture products
Maintain safe radiation levels
Develop new concepts of thermonuclear analysis and new uses of radioactive processes
Research new uses for nuclear energy in the industrial or medical field
Develop reactor cores, radiation shielding, and related instruments
Design and develop nuclear plants that generate power
Work on the production, handling, and use of nuclear fuel

Qualifications for Nuclear Engineer

Detail-oriented and able to solve problems independently
Lab and field work during studies highly recommended
Ability to operate complex machinery
Possess a strong mathematics background
Keep up to date with fast-moving developments in science and technology
A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
Solid understanding of natural sciences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Relevant work experience

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