Career Path Forecast
According
to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics,
nuclear engineers is projected to decline 13 percent from 2019 to 2029. Traditionally, utilities that own or build nuclear power plants have employed the greatest number of nuclear engineers. However, utilities often are opting for cheaper natural gas in power generation. In addition, the increasing viability of renewable energy is putting economic pressure on traditional nuclear power generation.
Most job growth will be in research and development and engineering
services. Although no commercial nuclear power plants have been built in
the United States for many years, increased interest in medical applications will spur some demand for nuclear engineers to develop nuclear
medical technology, and to improve and enforce waste management and
safety standards.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the
American Nuclear Society, and the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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