Careers & Education

What Are Employers Looking For?

Electric utilities and other nuclear energy companies need workers across a broad range of disciplines. Opportunities exist for a variety of engineers, technicians, skilled trade and technology workers, and others.

Nuclear Energy Isn't Just for Nuclear Engineers

The industry anticipates the need for significant numbers of entry-level employees in all categories, but there also is a need for mid-career staff and individuals who have served in the military and are ready to move into the civilian sector.

Training is a major focus in the nuclear industry as workers continuously sharpen and expand their knowledge and skills, as well as learn new skills. The goal is excellent performance on the job, providing the opportunity to expand responsibilities or change jobs within the organization.

Types of Careers

Engineers

Civil/structural
Electrical
Materials
Mechanical
Nuclear
Computer
Instrumentation and control
Fire protection
Systems
Project management

Professionals

Accountants
Analysts
Business management experts
Chemists
Document control experts
Health physicists (link to Health Physics Society Web site)
Information technology experts
Occupational safety, including radiation safety experts
Plant operators (licensed and non-licensed)
Statistics/probabilistic risk assessment experts
Training specialists

Technicians and Skilled Trades Workers

Carpenters
Construction trades and related workers
Electricians
Engineering technicians
Heavy equipment operators
Machinists
Maintenance technicians
Millwrights
Pipefitters
Science technicians, including chemical, environmental protection, instrumentation and control, radiation protection and nuclear
Security officers
Welders

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