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An experienced or senior engineer at a nuclear power plant plans and coordinates programs and large-scale engineering projects or several medium projects while acting as a technical specialist for a specific engineering field. Duties include carrying out advanced engineering and technical tasks, and performing independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of technical projects. An experienced engineer also provides in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage and implement engineering activities related to plant safety, reliability, maintainability and availability.

The Skills Needed
An experienced engineer must possess superior technical expertise as either a multi-disciplined technical leader or as a specific discipline expert. An experienced engineer performs independently in a specialty area and actively imparts knowledge to others.

The Education/Experience Needed
An experienced engineer must have a Bachelor of Science degree or higher in engineering or a related science, or a Professional Engineering Registration. A Professional Engineering Registration and advanced technical degree or coursework may be preferred. Typically, an experienced engineer has a minimum of 10 years of engineering experience and exceptional performance. Experienced engineers may or may not have a background in the nuclear industry; nuclear companies hire these engineers from many industries.

On-the-Job Training
An experienced engineer receives on-the-job training.

A Competitive Salary
The median salary for an experienced plant engineer is [DATA TO COME]. Actual earnings may be higher due to bonuses and incentive compensation.