Entry Level Salary for Nuclear Engineers
The average salary for an entry level Nuclear Engineer is $57,870. An experienced Nuclear Engineer makes about $107,068 per year.
Nuclear engineers research and develop the processes, instruments, and systems used to derive benefits from nuclear energy and radiation. Many of these engineers find industrial and medical uses for radioactive materials while others specialize in the development of nuclear power sources for ships or spacecraft. Find more career information.
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Lead Engineer - Nuclear Simulation Assisted Engineering (Remote Eligible, U.S.)
- GE Vernova
- Columbus,OH
Job Description Summary Lead Engineer - Simulation Assisted Engineering (SAE) works within the Plant Integration Engineering team by enabling LEAN integrated plant design (IPD) using modern digital engineering tools and...
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Senior Field Service Tech North Canton
- Powell Industries
- Columbus,OH
Powell Service Division is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Service Technician interested in joining one of the nation's leading providers of medium and low voltage switchgear. Powell Service Technicians are responsible for...
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Project Manager (Principal - Staff - Staff Sr.) - NUCLEAR Development
- American Electric Power
- Columbus,OH
Job Posting End Date 02-10-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date Job Summary Manage the development and execution of new nuclear generation...