How do they match: 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.

  • Design or direct nuclear research projects to develop, test, modify, or discover new uses for theoretical models.
  • Develop or contribute to the development of plans to remediate or restore environments affected by nuclear radiation, such as waste disposal sites.
  • Examine accidents to obtain data for use in design of preventive measures.
  • Perform experiments that will provide information about acceptable methods of nuclear material usage, nuclear fuel reclamation, or waste disposal.
  • Write operational instructions to be used in nuclear plant operation or nuclear fuel or waste handling and disposal.

  • Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
  • Develop operational methods or processes that use green materials or emphasize sustainability.
  • Prepare detailed work plans.
  • Research energy production, use, or conservation.