Navy
ENGINEERING
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
5201
Naval Nuclear Engineering
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
This subspecialty focuses on nuclear engineering for naval propulsion plants aboard nuclear-powered ships and submarines. It includes reactor plant operations, propulsion integration, maintenance, radiological controls, training, and nuclear safety oversight.
Core Skills
- naval reactor engineering
- nuclear propulsion
- reactor plant operations
- plant systems integration
- radiological controls
- casualty response
- maintenance management
- technical training
- operational readiness assessment
Common Certifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Certified Nuclear Engineer (ASME)
- Certified Health Physicist (CHP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Radiation Safety Officer Certification
- Nuclear Quality Assurance Auditor Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FE Exam and Engineer Intern (EI) Certification
- Radiation Safety Officer Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Certified Nuclear Engineer (ASME)
- Certified Health Physicist (CHP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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