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122X Naval Reactors Engineer (RL)
Overview
Naval Reactors Engineers approve, confirm, and plan the design, operation, and maintenance of more than 100 nuclear reactors. After postgraduate nuclear engineering training at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, they serve five-year assignments at Naval Reactors headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Core Skills
- systems engineering
- nuclear systems design review
- reliability and safety analysis
- configuration management
- requirements engineering
- technical risk assessment
- root cause analysis
- regulatory compliance and standards
- project management
- quality assurance oversight
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Python
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- C++
- Linux
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Electrical and Computer
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Mechanical
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Other Disciplines
Career Growth
- Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exam: Nuclear
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
What the Work Involves
- Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
- Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
- Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
- Monitor nuclear facility operations to identify any design, construction, or operation practices that violate safety regulations and laws or could jeopardize safe operations.
- Direct operating or maintenance activities of nuclear power plants to ensure efficiency and conformity to safety standards.
Related Occupations
- Nuclear Technicians
- Project Management Specialists
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Materials Scientists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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