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.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
20 tasks analyzed
Initiate corrective actions or order plant shutdowns in emergency situations.
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 develop nuclear equipment, such as reactor cores, radiation shielding, or associated instrumentation or control mechanisms.
Examine accidents to obtain data that can be used to design preventive measures.
Direct operating or maintenance activities of operational nuclear power plants to ensure efficiency and conformity to safety standards.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initiate corrective actions or order plant shutdowns in emergency situations. | 30 | 39.0% | 3% |
| 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. | 55 | 49.0% | 8% |
| Design or develop nuclear equipment, such as reactor cores, radiation shielding, or associated instrumentation or control mechanisms. | 55 | 49.0% | 8% |
| Examine accidents to obtain data that can be used to design preventive measures. | 60 | 51.0% | 3% |
| Direct operating or maintenance activities of operational nuclear power plants to ensure efficiency and conformity to safety standards. | 5 | 17.0% | 7% |
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$127,520
per year
Mean Wage
$134,980
per year
Employment
15K
workers
Wage Range
$88,290 - $187,430
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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