How do they match: Nuclear Engineers

Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.

Design or develop nuclear equipment, such as reactor cores, radiation shielding, or associated instrumentation or control mechanisms.
Keep abreast of developments and changes in the nuclear field by reading technical journals or by independent study and research.
Prepare technical reports of findings or recommendations, based on synthesized analyses of test results.
Recommend preventive measures to be taken in the handling of nuclear technology, based on data obtained from operations monitoring or from evaluation of test results.

Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies.
Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
Prepare technical or operational reports.
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
Update technical knowledge.

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