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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  • Systems Integrator / Test Engineer - Fibertek - Herndon,VA

    Req Id: 127 Job Title: Systems Integrator / Test Engineer Location: Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) Job Description: Fibertek, Inc. is a leading developer of...

  • Nuclear Engineer - U.S. Navy - Poolesville,MD

    Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and...

  • Nuclear Plant Design & Piping Supervisor - Bechtel Corporation - Reston,VA

    A global engineering firm is looking for a Plant Design Technical Engineering Supervisor in Reston, VA. This role includes supervising engineers and ensuring the technical oversight of plant design deliverables. Ideal candidates should have...

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