Nuclear Engineers

SOC Code: 17-2161

Nuclear Engineerss design or develop nuclear equipment, such as reactor cores, radiation shielding, or associated instrumentation or control mechanisms. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 89.5/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Writing.

AI-Proof Score: 89.5Very High
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Median Salary

$127,520

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Job Growth

-1.1%

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Training Time

Considerable preparation (2-4 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 4 / 5

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Training Cost

~$40,000

Key Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing
  • Science
  • Mathematics
  • Operations Analysis
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring

Common Tasks

  • Design or develop nuclear equipment, such as reactor cores, radiation shielding, or associated instrumentation or control mechanisms.
  • Monitor nuclear facility operations to identify any design, construction, or operation practices that violate safety regulations and laws or could jeopardize safe operations.
  • Initiate corrective actions or order plant shutdowns in emergency situations.
  • Examine accidents to obtain data for use in design of preventive measures.
  • Direct operating or maintenance activities of nuclear power plants to ensure efficiency and conformity to safety standards.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation