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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  • Structural Engineer - Nuclear Facility, Piketon OH - Centrus Energy - Frankfort,OH

    Job Description Job Summary: Shape the future of energy infrastructure at the American Centrifuge Plant (ACP) in Piketon, Ohio. Centrus Energy is seeking an experienced, proactive Civil/Structural Design Engineer to...

  • Nuclear Engineer - US Navy - Columbus,OH

    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...

  • Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $2,595 per week - Medical Solutions Allied - Columbus,OH

    Medical Solutions Allied is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Columbus, Ohio. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours...

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