Nuclear engineers develop and apply nuclear energy for a variety of purposes, including power generation and defence.
Nuclear engineers encompass all disciplines of engineering including civil, mechanical, electrical and chemical and industrial, as well as specialist areas, such as nuclear safety case, health/radiation physics, shielding, reactor physics and waste engineering.
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The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
The starting salary for nuclear engineers at graduate entry is usually around £25,000 to £28,000 a year. With experience this can rise to £30,000 to £50,000 a year. More senior engineers can earn from £65,000 a year.
Graduates in the 'nucleargraduates' scheme earn £26,000 per year in year one, rising to £27,000 in year two. They also receive a £1,000 'Golden Hello' bonus.
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Jobs in nuclear engineering are relatively small in number. They are advertised in the national press, on the internet and through specialist agencies such as nuclearsector jobs. Short term contracts are quite common and some nuclear engineers work on a freelance basis.
Workforce Education Levels (UK)
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You need to have:
You need to be able to:
The Engineering Council sets and maintains the standards of the engineering profession in the UK.
The Tomorrow’s Engineers website has more information on careers in engineering.
According to the Nuclear Institute website, it is forecast that an additional 110,000 workers are needed by 2021 to meet industry demands.
nucleargraduates is a scheme designed by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and involves a number of sponsors and partners. It aims to meet to workforce needs of the nuclear industry by employing and training graduates. See the nucleargraduates website for details.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Cogent
Tel: 01925 515200
Website:
http://www.cogentskills.com
Twitter:
@cogent_skills
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/CogentSkills
Cogent is the Sector Skills Council for the science industries.
Nuclear Institute
Tel: 020 7816 2600
E-mail:
admin@nuclearinst.com
Website:
http://www.nuclearinst.com
Twitter:
@NuclearInst