Power Generation
Nuclear Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
Nuclear Engineers design, license, and operate nuclear reactors and fuel cycles — safety, reactor physics, thermal-hydraulics, and regulatory compliance.
Median Salary
$158k
$114k – $224k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
1.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+14%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for nuclear engineers in the global energy market is exceptionally strong. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 14% year-on-year increase in Nuclear Engineer mandates, driven by rising electricity demand, capacity additions, nuclear new-build, hydropower expansion, and aging-fleet replacement worldwide.
Salary Trend
Nuclear Engineer compensation typically falls between $114k and $224k, with experienced nuclear engs in the global energy market commanding $224k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
Career Path
Nuclear Engineers typically progress to Power Plant Engineer, Control Room Operator roles, or into plant manager, fleet director, and head of generation tracks at utilities and IPPs across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Run reactor design and safety analysis
- •Support licensing and regulatory submissions
- •Coordinate fuel cycle and core management
- •Lead nuclear safety culture
Qualifications
- •BSc/MSc nuclear engineering
- •ANS / equivalent membership
- •5+ years nuclear sector
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Nuclear Engineer jobs by city
Nuclear Engineer jobs in Houston
3.8K openings · $186k
Nuclear Engineer jobs in Dallas
2.8K openings · $180k
Nuclear Engineer jobs in Midland
2.9K openings · $174k
Nuclear Engineer jobs in Denver
2.3K openings · $186k
Nuclear Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
2.2K openings · $166k
Nuclear Engineer jobs in New Orleans
2.3K openings · $158k
Nuclear Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
2.2K openings · $166k
Nuclear Engineer jobs in Calgary
3.3K openings · $186k
Nuclear Engineer jobs in Edmonton
2.6K openings · $177k
Nuclear Engineer salary insights
Nuclear Engineer salary in Houston
$186k
Nuclear Engineer salary in Dallas
$180k
Nuclear Engineer salary in Midland
$174k
Nuclear Engineer salary in Denver
$186k
Nuclear Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$166k
Nuclear Engineer salary in New Orleans
$158k
Nuclear Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$166k
Nuclear Engineer salary in Calgary
$186k
Nuclear Engineer salary in Edmonton
$177k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Nuclear Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Nuclear Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Nuclear Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Nuclear Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Nuclear Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Nuclear Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Nuclear Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Nuclear Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Nuclear Engineers
DSOs and distribution companies operating MV/LV networks, smart meters, and customer connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Nuclear Engineer in the global energy market is around $158k, typically ranging from $114k to $224k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.