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O*NET-SOC 17-2161.00

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Design or develop nuclear equipment, such as reactor cores, radiation shielding, or associated instrumentation or control mechanisms.Core5384
  2. Monitor nuclear facility operations to identify any design, construction, or operation practices that violate safety regulations and laws or could jeopardize safe operations.Core5380
  3. Initiate corrective actions or order plant shutdowns in emergency situations.Core5385
  4. Examine accidents to obtain data for use in design of preventive measures.Core5379
  5. Direct operating or maintenance activities of nuclear power plants to ensure efficiency and conformity to safety standards.Core5389
  6. Design or oversee construction or operation of nuclear reactors, power plants, or nuclear fuels reprocessing and reclamation systems.Core5383
  7. Direct environmental compliance activities associated with nuclear plant operations or maintenance.Core19642
  8. Write operational instructions to be used in nuclear plant operation or nuclear fuel or waste handling and disposal.Core5387
  9. Prepare technical reports of findings or recommendations, based on synthesized analyses of test results.Core20956
  10. Prepare environmental impact statements, reports, or presentations for regulatory or other agencies.Core19643
  11. Develop or contribute to the development of plans to remediate or restore environments affected by nuclear radiation, such as waste disposal sites.Core19641
  12. Conduct tests of nuclear fuel behavior and cycles or performance of nuclear machinery and equipment to optimize performance of existing plants.Core5388
  13. Design fuel cycle models or processes to reduce the quantity of radioactive waste generated from nuclear activities.Core19640
  14. Consult with other scientists to determine parameters of experimentation or suitability of analytical models.Core20958
  15. 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.Core5386
  16. Discuss construction project proposals with interested parties, such as vendors, contractors, or nuclear facility review boards.Core20959
  17. Perform experiments that will provide information about acceptable methods of nuclear material usage, nuclear fuel reclamation, or waste disposal.Core5382
  18. Conduct environmental studies on topics such as nuclear power generation, nuclear waste disposal, or nuclear weapon deployment.Core19639
  19. Design or direct nuclear research projects to develop, test, modify, or discover new uses for theoretical models.Core20957
  20. Keep abreast of developments and changes in the nuclear field by reading technical journals or by independent study and research.Core5381

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 39 examples in 13 categories, 14 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Analytical or scientific software

  • ANISN dose assessment computer code
  • ANSYS simulation softwareIn Demand
  • BERMUDA nuclear transport computer codes
  • Discrete ordinates DORT dose assessment computer codes
  • Maplesoft Maple
  • Mathematical simulation software
  • MCNP dose assessment computer code
  • MERCURE dose assessment computer codes
  • Monte Carlo simulation software
  • MORSE-CG dose assessment computer code
  • Probabilistic risk assessment PRA software
  • QAD shielding computer code
  • Reactor excursion and release analysis program RELAP
  • SASHot Technology
  • SCALE ORIGEN-S point depletion and decay code
  • Scientech Safety Monitor
  • Scientech WinNUPRA
  • The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
  • Transient reactor analysis code TRAC

Object or component oriented development software

  • C++Hot Technology
  • Oracle JavaHot Technology
  • PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand

Development environment software

  • FOLLOW code
  • Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
  • INCORE code
  • Software development tools
  • TOTE code

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Graphics software

Operating system software

  • LinuxHot Technology
  • UNIXHot Technology

Computer aided design CAD software

  • Mathsoft Mathcad

Data base user interface and query software

  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Relational database software

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Customer relationship management CRM software

  • Salesforce softwareHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • SAP softwareHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

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Getting Information

  • Investigate the environmental impact of projects.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Research energy production, use, or conservation.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Investigate safety of work environment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

  • Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
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Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze test or validation data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
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Thinking Creatively

  • Develop operational methods or processes that use green materials or emphasize sustainability.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • Update technical knowledge.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

  • Prepare detailed work plans.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

  • Design energy production or management equipment or systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Prepare technical or operational reports.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare procedural documents.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Document design or operational test results.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

  • Resolve operational performance problems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

  • Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Direct energy production or management activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Advise others on health and safety issues.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 20
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.