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

• Design Engineer, Nuclear Equipment
• Nuclear Engineer
• Nuclear-Criticality Safety Engineer
• Nuclear-Fuels Reclamation Engineer
• Nuclear-Fuels Research Engineer
• Nuclear-Plant Technical Advisor
• Nuclear-Test-Reactor Program Coordinator
• Radiation-Protection Engineer
• Research Engineer, Nuclear Equipment
• Test Engineer, Nuclear Equipment
• Waste-Management Engineer, Radioactive Materials

• Analyze available data and consult with other scientists to determine parameters of experimentation and suitability of analytical models.
• Conduct tests of nuclear fuel behavior and cycles and performance of nuclear machinery and equipment, to optimize performance of existing plants.
• Design and develop nuclear equipment such as reactor cores, radiation shielding, and associated instrumentation and control mechanisms.
• Design and direct nuclear research projects to discover facts, to test or modify theoretical models, or to develop new theoretical models or new uses for current models.
• Design and oversee construction and operation of nuclear reactors and power plants and nuclear fuels reprocessing and reclamation systems.
• Direct operating and maintenance activities of operational nuclear power plants to ensure efficiency and conformity to safety standards.
• Examine accidents to obtain data that can be used to design preventive measures.
• Initiate corrective actions or order plant shutdowns in emergency situations.
• Keep abreast of developments and changes in the nuclear field by reading technical journals and by independent study and research.
• Monitor nuclear facility operations to identify any design, construction, or operation practices that violate safety regulations and laws or that could jeopardize the safety of operations.
• Perform experiments that will provide information about acceptable methods of nuclear material usage, nuclear fuel reclamation, and waste disposal.
• Prepare construction project proposals that include cost estimates, and discuss proposals with interested parties such as vendors, contractors, and nuclear facility review boards.
• 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.
• Synthesize analyses of test results, and use the results to prepare technical reports of findings and recommendations.
• Write operational instructions to be used in nuclear plant operation and nuclear fuel and waste handling and disposal.

• adhere to safety procedures
• advise authorities in procedures for radiation incidents or hazards
• advise clients or customers
• advise clients regarding engineering problems
• analyze engineering design problems
• analyze engineering test data
• analyze project proposal to determine feasibility, cost, or time
• analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
• analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
• analyze test data
• bid engineering, construction or extraction projects
• calculate engineering specifications
• collect scientific or technical data
• communicate technical information
• compile information on findings from investigation of accidents
• compile numerical or statistical data
• compute cost estimates of construction or engineering projects
• conduct nuclear research
• conduct performance testing
• conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
• conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
• confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
• confer with research personnel
• confer with scientists
• confer with vendors
• coordinate engineering project activities
• coordinate production maintenance activities
• create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
• delegate authority for engineering activities
• design control systems
• design electro-mechanical equipment
• design electronic equipment
• design engineered systems
• design machines
• design manufacturing processes or methods
• design power equipment
• design transporting processes
• design waste recovery methods
• determine factors affecting production processes
• develop mathematical simulation models
• develop new products based on scientific research results
• develop or maintain databases
• develop plans for programs or projects
• develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
• develop safety regulations
• develop tables depicting data
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
• direct personnel in support of engineering activities
• draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
• ensure prescribed safe radiation levels are maintained
• estimate cost for engineering projects
• estimate time needed for project
• estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects
• evaluate costs of engineering projects
• evaluate engineering data
• evaluate manufacturing or processing systems
• evaluate tool designs
• examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
• explain complex mathematical information
• follow safe waste disposal procedures
• improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting
• inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
• inspect project operations, or site to determine specification compliance
• lead teams in engineering projects
• operate high energy linear accelerator
• perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
• perform statistical analysis in physical science or geological research
• plan construction of structures or facilities
• plan production processes
• plan scientific research or investigative studies
• plan testing of engineering methods
• prepare reports
• prepare safety reports
• prepare technical reports or related documentation
• provide analytical assessment of engineering data
• provide expert testimony on research results
• read blueprints
• read schematics
• read technical drawings
• resolve engineering or science problems
• test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes
• understand engineering data or reports
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
• use government regulations
• use hazardous materials information
• use intuitive judgment for engineering analyses
• use knowledge of investigation techniques
• use knowledge of materials testing procedures
• use library or online Internet research techniques
• use long or short term production planning techniques
• use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
• use physical science research techniques
• use pollution control techniques
• use project management techniques
• use quantitative research methods
• use relational database software
• use research methodology procedures within manufacturing or commerce
• use robotics systems technology
• use scientific research methodology
• use spreadsheet software
• use technical regulations for engineering problems
• use word processing or desktop publishing software
• work as a team member
• write business project or bid proposals