Description
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.
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Theoretical Knowledge
nuclear energynuclear legislationnuclear physicsnuclear reprocessingcontamination exposure regulationscivil engineeringthermodynamicsengineering processeselectric generatorsradioactive contaminationmetrologyradiation protectionengineering principlestechnical drawingsmining, construction and civil engineering machinery productssafety engineeringmechanicsmechanical engineeringelectricity consumptionautomation technologyelectrical power safety regulations
Practical Skills
use technical drawing softwaredevelop radiation protection strategiesadjust engineering designsperform risk analysisensure compliance with safety legislationfollow nuclear plant safety precautionsdesign strategies for nuclear emergenciescalibrate precision instrumentensure compliance with environmental legislationapprove engineering designmonitor nuclear power plant systemscalculate exposure to radiationperform scientific researchensure compliance with radiation protection regulationsensure equipment coolingresolve equipment malfunctionsdesign automation componentstest safety strategiesdesign power plant systemswear appropriate protective gearrespond to nuclear emergenciesmaintain nuclear reactorsdevelop strategies for electricity contingenciesmonitor radiation levels