North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN)
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About the Jobsite Location History Information Fun facts Production capacity (if plant)
Nuclear Power – Clean Air Energy Nuclear energy is the largest source of electricity that doesn’t emit any air pollution. Only emission free source able to produce affordable electricity around the clock. 100 reactors in 31 states provide nearly 20% of America’s electrical power. Nuclear Energy Institute
Operating Commercial U.S. Nuclear Reactors
Basic Nuclear Energy Cycle Pressurized Water Reactor
Nuclear Industry Employment Distribution by Age 2013 NEI Pipeline Survey Results; Contractors and vendors not included.
Careers in Commercial Nuclear Power Production Design Engineering System Engineering Project/Mod Engineering Construction Licensing Operations Maintenance Radiation Protection Chemistry
2012 Engineering Hires by Degree 2013 NEI Pipeline Survey Results
Example Salaries, 2011 SchoolPositionEntryMid-LevelSenior 2-Year w/ Training Maintenance Technician$60,000$67,000$71,000 Auxiliary Operator$72,000 4-YearReactor Operator$80,000$90,000$110,000 Engineer$70,000$90,000$110,000 4-Year minimum Supervisor$110,000 Manager$140,000 Senior Manager$190,000 Vice President$700,000 TVA Salaries from Chattanooga Times Free Press FOIA request
Career Opportunities Retirements among Existing Workforce Half of the nuclear industry workforce are expected to retire within the next 10 years. Unprecedented recruitment effort across the industry. New Nuclear Power Plant Construction Five plants are under construction in the United States. Demand of young professionals from Designers, Contractors, and Owners. Operating Plants License Renewal Life extensions for continual operations of existing plants
Questions & Useful Resources Useful Websites North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) - Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) - Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) -