Nuclear Engineers Flashcards
What type of work do people in this career perform?
D- Design
What? - equipment, systems, and processes
To? - Benefit out of nuclear energy & Radiation
Also? - Research
Research what? - Industrial & medical uses
What are the working conditions?
U- Usually work in offices
But? - depends based on the industry they are employed in.
Work with? - Mechanical & Electrical engineers
What is the current salary of this occupation?
Current salary = $116,140
What kind of education is needed for this type of work?
Obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in nuclear engineering/related field of engineering and should be good with science
Is there a demand for this job in the future?
No, because employment of nuclear engineers is decreasing by 8% from 2020-30 most likely due to renewable energy’s increasing viability compared to traditional nuclear power generation.
What is the first major job responsibility of a nuclear engineer?
Analyze the nuclear facility to determine if the facility is violating safety regulations and laws
What is the second major job responsibility of a nuclear engineer?
Experiment whether methods of reclaiming nuclear fuel, using nuclear material, or disposing nuclear waste is permitted
What is the third major responsibility of a nuclear engineer?
Take actions/ order plant shutdowns during emergencies
What’s the fourth major responsibility of a nuclear engineer?
Create/ develop nuclear equipment
What’s the fifth major responsibility of a nuclear engineer?
Ensure the nuclear facility meets safety standards
What’s the sixth major responsibility of a nuclear engineer?
Gather data on nuclear accidents that can be used to design prevention(s)
What is the last major responsibility of a nuclear engineer?
Write instructions that are going to be used in nuclear plant operations/handling & disposing nuclear waste
