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       CODE: 015.061-014 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): NUCLEAR ENGINEER (profess. & kin.)
Conducts research into problems of nuclear energy systems; designs and develops nuclear equipment;
and monitors testing, operation, and maintenance of nuclear reactors: Plans and conducts nuclear
research to discover facts or to test, prove, or modify known nuclear theories concerning release,
control, and utilization of nuclear energy. Evaluates findings to develop new concepts of
thermonuclear analysis and new uses of radioactive processes. Plans, designs, and develops nuclear
equipment such as reactor cores, radiation shielding, and associated instrumentation and control
mechanisms. Studies nuclear fuel cycle to define most economical uses of nuclear material and safest
means of waste products disposal. Monitors nuclear tests and examines operations of facilities which
process or utilize radioactive or fissionable material to ensure efficient functioning and
conformance with safety specifications, regulations, and laws. Prepares technical reports, utilizing
knowledge obtained during research and development activities and inspectional functions. May direct
operating and maintenance activities of operational nuclear facility.
GOE: 05.01.03 STRENGTH: S GED: R6 M6 L5 SVP: 8 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 22117 Nuclear Engineers
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