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 fuel cycle models or processes to reduce the quantity of radioactive waste generated from nuclear activities.
Design or develop nuclear equipment, such as reactor cores, radiation shielding, or associated instrumentation or control mechanisms.
Design or direct nuclear research projects to develop, test, modify, or discover new uses for theoretical models.
Design or oversee construction or operation of nuclear reactors, power plants, or nuclear fuels reprocessing and reclamation systems.
Examine accidents to obtain data for use in design of preventive measures.
Monitor nuclear facility operations to identify any design, construction, or operation practices that violate safety regulations and laws or could jeopardize safe operations.

Design energy production or management equipment or systems.
Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
Document design or operational test results.
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.

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