{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:07.456Z","occupation":{"soc":"17-2161.00","title":"Nuclear Engineers","group":"Architecture & Engineering","sector":"54","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers nuclear engineering practice across commercial power generation, research reactor, and fuel reprocessing environments, from entry-level design and monitoring tasks through executive-level program leadership and regulatory strategy.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Nuclear reactor system components — identify and describe under direct supervision during introductory facility walkthroughs at a licensed nuclear power plant.","Safety regulations and operational protocols — read and interpret with guidance from senior engineers in a nuclear facility control room environment.","Basic radiation shielding principles — apply to entry-level design tasks using analytical software under the direction of a licensed nuclear engineer.","Nuclear plant operational data — monitor and record using standard instrumentation panels under close supervision during routine shift activities.","Technical drawings and engineering specifications for reactor cores — review and annotate with oversight from a senior design engineer in a CAD-supported environment.","Introductory nuclear physics and chemistry concepts — use to support equipment inspection tasks under direct mentorship at a research or power reactor facility.","Draft operational instructions for nuclear fuel handling procedures — prepare in structured templates following established formats under supervisor review.","Mathematical and scientific software tools — operate to perform basic nuclear engineering calculations under the guidance of an experienced project engineer.","Incident and near-miss reports — read and summarize key findings under supervision to support accident prevention data collection at a nuclear facility.","Environmental compliance documentation requirements — identify and compile relevant data under direct instruction from a regulatory affairs team in a nuclear plant setting."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Reactor core design parameters — evaluate and refine using CAD and analytical software with moderate oversight on assigned projects at a commercial nuclear power plant.","Nuclear facility operations — monitor for deviations from safety standards and report anomalies to senior engineers during routine operational periods.","Radiation shielding configurations and associated instrumentation — design using established engineering methods with limited supervision on discrete project scopes.","Plant efficiency metrics and safety conformance data — analyze and compile into technical reports for review by senior engineering staff at a nuclear facility.","Corrective action procedures — initiate and document for non-emergency operational discrepancies in accordance with plant procedures and regulatory requirements.","Operational instructions for nuclear fuel and waste handling — draft, revise, and validate against current safety regulations with peer and supervisor review.","Accident investigation findings — synthesize into structured engineering analyses used to recommend design improvements at an operating nuclear power plant.","Environmental compliance activities associated with plant maintenance — coordinate across internal teams with guidance from a regulatory compliance manager.","System performance evaluations — conduct using systems analysis methods to identify operational inefficiencies at an assigned nuclear facility or reprocessing site.","Nuclear engineering calculations involving mathematics and physics — perform independently and verify against industry standards for assigned plant systems."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Nuclear reactor cores, power plant systems, and fuel reprocessing configurations — design and oversee autonomously across full project lifecycles at commercial or research nuclear facilities.","Nuclear facility operations — evaluate comprehensively for compliance with NRC safety regulations and internal engineering standards, initiating corrective actions as warranted.","Emergency shutdown orders and corrective responses — initiate and lead with full decisional authority in response to plant safety incidents or equipment failures.","Accident data and root cause analyses — conduct independently to produce engineering design recommendations that prevent recurrence across nuclear plant systems.","Operating and maintenance activities of nuclear power plants — direct cross-functional teams to achieve efficiency targets and sustained regulatory conformance.","Construction and operation of nuclear reactors and associated fuel systems — oversee from design authorization through commissioning at a licensed nuclear facility.","Operational procedures and technical specifications — author and approve for nuclear plant operation, fuel handling, and radioactive waste disposal in accordance with regulatory frameworks.","Complex non-routine nuclear engineering problems — resolve using advanced analytical software, deductive reasoning, and multi-disciplinary technical judgment.","Environmental compliance programs for nuclear plant operations — lead and assure through independent audits, corrective action plans, and regulatory agency coordination.","Instrumentation, control mechanisms, and safety system designs — evaluate using systems analysis and operations monitoring to optimize performance across reactor facility environments."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Nuclear equipment design strategies and facility safety frameworks — establish and champion organization-wide, setting standards that govern reactor core and shielding development across multiple projects.","Enterprise-level nuclear facility safety culture — cultivate by leading policy development, regulatory engagement, and workforce integrity programs at an organizational or fleet-wide scale.","Nuclear emergency management protocols and shutdown authority frameworks — define and institutionalize, ensuring preparedness across all facility operations and regulatory jurisdictions.","Accident prevention design philosophies — develop by synthesizing fleet-wide incident data and directing research initiatives that advance industry safety practices.","Strategic direction for nuclear plant operations and maintenance programs — set and oversee, aligning efficiency, safety, and regulatory objectives across multiple plant sites.","Nuclear reactor construction and fuel reprocessing program governance — lead at the executive level, coordinating regulatory approvals, contractor oversight, and capital investment decisions.","Environmental compliance and regulatory strategy for nuclear operations — direct at the corporate or agency level, shaping policy interpretation and long-term stewardship commitments.","Organizational knowledge development and technical training curricula — design and sponsor for nuclear engineering teams, advancing disciplinary capability across career levels.","Cross-functional nuclear engineering teams and technical leads — mentor and develop, building organizational depth in reactor physics, systems analysis, and operations monitoring competencies.","Nuclear industry standards and regulatory frameworks — influence through participation in professional bodies, interagency committees, and public safety rulemaking processes."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}