nuclear engineer

Nuclear engineers plan and design engineering equipment and processes in nuclear plants and sites. They engage in engineering activities pertaining to nuclear power plants, and develop risk solutions.

Alternative Labels

atomic decommissioning engineer

atomic facility engineer

atomic power engineer

atomic safety engineer

nuclear decommissioning engineer

nuclear engineer

nuclear engineering adviser

nuclear engineering consultant

nuclear engineering expert

nuclear engineering specialist

nuclear engineers

nuclear facility engineer

nuclear power engineer

nuclear safety engineer

nuclear technology engineer

nuclear technology engineering adviser

nuclear technology engineering consultant

nuclear technology engineering expert

nuclear technology engineering specialist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust engineering designs approve engineering design calculate exposure to radiation calibrate precision instrument design strategies for nuclear emergencies develop radiation protection strategies ensure compliance with environmental legislation ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations ensure compliance with safety legislation follow nuclear plant safety precautions monitor nuclear power plant systems perform risk analysis perform scientific research use technical drawing software

Essential Knowledge

civil engineering contamination exposure regulations electric generators engineering principles engineering processes mechanical engineering mechanics metrology mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products nuclear energy nuclear legislation nuclear physics nuclear reprocessing radiation protection radioactive contamination technical drawings thermodynamics

Optional Skills and Competences

design automation components design power plant systems develop strategies for electricity contingencies ensure equipment cooling maintain nuclear reactors monitor radiation levels resolve equipment malfunctions respond to nuclear emergencies test safety strategies wear appropriate protective gear

Optional Knowledge

automation technology electrical power safety regulations electricity consumption

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f14194e2-8e7f-4fc9-9c8c-78d9ae2e7284

Status

released

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