Harness the Power
Nuclear Engineer
What does a Nuclear Engineer Do?
Nuclear engineers harness the power of the atom to help solve large and difficult problems facing humanity. They design power plants that create energy to power homes and businesses without producing greenhouse gases. They develop machines that image the human body and destroy cancer cells, sterilize food and medical equipment, and create new pest or drought-resistant seeds. They work to make the world a better place.
Star Power
Develop star power or nuclear fusion, an alternative energy source with unlimited potential and little waste.
Deliver the power
Help deliver power to homes and offices by designing and overseeing the construction of nuclear power plants.
Nuclear Reaction
Simulate nuclear reactions on a computer to avoid the hazards and expense of physical experiments
Training to get there
To work as a nuclear engineer you have to have at least a Bachelor's degree, probably in science, such as physics, or engineering. You should be creative, inquisitive, analytical, and be detail oriented, imaginative, precise, and logical. You also need excellence in math and communication skills.
All about the money
Nuclear engineers make about $101,930 per year. With more experience and traning the amount goes way up and above what the average amount people in america gets payed per year, $45,230. The projected job growth is about average form 7% to 13%. Being a nuclear engineer means you get hired by nuclear power plants and factories.