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Engineers spend most of their time in an office, lab, or plant. When they are in their offices, the only risk they face comes from frequent desk work. This work can cause a sore back and neck, and eye strain. When they are in a lab or plant, they must be more careful. Usually this means wearing safety gear. Depending on where they work, that may include steel-toed boots, a hard hat, and goggles.

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When you first start this job, you will be a Engineer in Training . To get a better job in Nuclear Engineering, you have to study more to get higher up the pyramid.

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Nuclear engineers need to have a mechanical aptitude, as well as an aptitude for mathematics, science, and problem-solving. Engineers should be creative, inquisitive, analytical, and detail-oriented. Communications are very important in this field. Nuclear engineers have to be able to work well as a part of a team of engineers and scientists, and be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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Their earnings range from about $45,000 to $140,000 a year. The median income is around $75,000 a year. Those who move into senior positions can earn well over $200,000 a year.

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To become a nuclear engineer, math and science are crucial. You need a strong interest and good grades in these areas. In high school, take courses in algebra, calculus, and geometry. Chemistry, physics, and computer courses are important as well. Courses in machine shop, drafting, and electronics are also a good idea. To be a nuclear engineer, you need at least a bachelor's degree in engineering. There are few nuclear engineering programs, so a degree in a related field would also be suitable. Mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering are all possibilities. If you do a related degree, take as many courses in nuclear engineering as you can. You should also take any courses in nuclear science. This can help improve your chances of a job as a nuclear engineer.

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Nuclear engineers work with nuclear energy. They figure out ways to safely use the energy produced from nuclear reactions. Some design power plants and equipment that transforms nuclear reactions into electricitY. Many work in power plants, monitoring equipment and overseeing maintenance and repairs. Others work with nuclear fuels, ensuring they are produced, used, and disposed of safely. Some work in health care, designing diagnostic equipment such as x-ray machines