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Nuclear Energy and Allied$56,324 - $118,935  
   
Energy / Utilities$59,209 - $109,098  
Military / Armed Forces$27,587 - $93,216  
Engineering Services$49,920 - $103,904  
Government Contractor$59,496 - $142,657  
Science and Engineering Services$53,000 - $121,356  
Electrical Distribution, Control, Power Management$61,582 - $135,741  
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Nuclear Engineer Job Description

People with the job title Nuclear Engineer typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Conduct research on nuclear engineering problems or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and utilization of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.

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Nuclear Engineer - (City withheld for privacy), North Carolina, United States
In my prior position for this company, I thought I had skills that were not being fully utilized. I talked to a number of superiors and told them how I thought I could contribute more and how the company needed me to do that. They agreed! I wrote my new job description, received a promotion and a big pay raise. Now I do the job I absolutely love and receive the pay and prestige I deserve. Sell yourself. Do not be afraid to ask.
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