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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Nuclear Engineer 3
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- Columbus,OH
Overview At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team...
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Nuclear Engineer
- U.S. Navy
- Columbus,OH
To be eligible to enlist in the U.S. Navy, candidates must be between the ages of 18-34 The most powerful energy sources in the world need the most powerful minds behind them. As a Nuclear...
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Project Manager - Nuclear Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies
- Black & Veatch
- Columbus,OH
Project Manager - Nuclear Date: Aug 22, 2025 Location: US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an...