Nuclear Engineers
O*NET-SOC 17-2161.00 · interest code IRC
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.
How this work is wired
O*NET rates every occupation 1-7 on six interest dimensions. This one leans Investigative — figuring things out — research, analysis, diagnosis, theory — then Realistic and Conventional.
Preparation typically needed
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation — usually a four-year degree plus experience.