Also called: ALARA Engineer, Radiological Engineer
Plans nuclear plant work so workers receive as little radiation as possible.
You map radiation levels around a pump that needs repair, plan shielding and the fastest work path, and track every worker's dose during the job. After the job you compare actual doses with your plan and look for ways to do better next time.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in nuclear engineering or health physics.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics.
Shrinking (about -1% over 10 years). Nuclear engineers overall.
Low risk for 10 years. AI and 3D plant models help plan low-dose work; walkdowns and coaching crews stay human.
Classes: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-2161.
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