Nuclear engineer
Researches and applies nuclear science to solve problems with releasing, controlling, and using nuclear energy and disposing of nuclear waste.
Will AI replace nuclear engineer jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: High. More AI overlap than 71 in 100 jobs. AI can help with many tasks. The job is changing fast, and people who use AI well will lead it. 0% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Write instructions for running nuclear plants and handling nuclear fuel and waste
- Write technical reports of findings and recommendations from test results
- Design or lead nuclear research to test new uses for models
What stays human
- Run experiments on safe use of nuclear materials and waste disposal
- Take corrective action or order plant shutdowns in emergencies
- Direct nuclear plant operations and maintenance to keep them efficient and safe
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +0.4%. Typical pay: $133,970 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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