Resume Skills and Keywords for Nuclear Engineer

A nuclear engineer is responsible for managing nuclear propulsion plants including operating reactor control, propulsion, and power generation systems. The nuclear engineer does the installation, operation, adjustment, routine maintenance, inspection, test, and repair of electrical equipment for the nuclear plant.

Skills required for a nuclear engineer role

  • Systems Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Equipment and System calculations
  • Equipment Diagnostics
  • Mechanical Structures Design
  • Structure Analysis
  • Writing Specifications
  • Strong Communication
  • Teamwork

What recruiters look for in a nuclear engineer resume: 

  • Ensure all health and safety standards are maintained and implemented
  • A good understanding of nuclear physics, chemistry and technology  
  • Provides technical support for nuclear facilities and machinery  
  • Knowledge of nuclear and radiation safety measures and regulations
  • In-depth knowledge with diagnostics of technical malfunctions 

What can make your nuclear engineer stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in the nuclear energy sector 

  • A detail-oriented, nuclear engineer who is responsible for managing nuclear propulsion plants including operating reactor control, propulsion, and power generation systems. Nuclear engineer does installation, operation, adjustment, routine maintenance, inspection, test, and repair of electrical equipment for the nuclear plant. 

Targeted job description 

  • Conduct research, tests and experiments to determine engineering specifications and methods
  • Design nuclear software, systems, instruments, equipment, and machinery
  • Diagnose technical malfunctions or safety hazards and implemented interventions
  • Develop nuclear hardware and software such as reactor cores, cooling systems and control mechanisms

Related academic background 

  • P.hD in Nuclear Engineering| 2012
  • M.Tech in Nuclear Engineering| 2008
  • B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering| 2006

Sample Resume of Nuclear Engineer in Text Format

VIDHYA SHRIVASTAV

Nuclear Engineer

+91-9988776655| shrividhya@gmail.com |Badarpur, India

SUMMARY

A detail-oriented nuclear engineer experienced in managing nuclear propulsion plants including operating reactor control, propulsion, and power generation systems. Fully familiar with installation, operation, adjustment, routine maintenance, inspection, test, and repair of electrical equipment for the nuclear plant.   

EXPERIENCE

Senior Nuclear Engineer at Tata Chemicals from Jan 2021 - Present, Badarpur

  • Conducting research, tests and experiments to determine engineering specifications and methods.
  • Designing nuclear software, systems, instruments, equipment, and machinery.
  • Overseeing the construction, maintenance, and repairs of nuclear facilities and equipment.
  • Monitoring nuclear facilities, machinery, and equipment for malfunctions, defects, or degradation.
  • Developing nuclear hardware and software such as reactor cores, cooling systems and control mechanisms.

Junior Engineer at JSW Steel from Aug 2015 - Dec 2020, Sambalpur

  • Ensured that all health and safety measures were implemented and enforced.
  • Diagnosed technical malfunctions or safety hazards and implemented interventions.
  • Ran simulations and what-if scenarios to ensure the safety and functionality of designs.

Assistant Engineer at Hitachi Energy from Jul 2012 - Jul 2015, Chennai

  • Attended training to inform on new trends and technology.
  • Identified innovative uses of nuclear energy.
  • Worked with teams to enable the delivery of technical design and engineering projects.

INTERNSHIP

Intern Nuclear Engineer at DI Industries Pvt. Lt. from Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

EDUCATION

P.hD (Nuclear Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee 2012

M.Tech (Nuclear Engineering), Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani 2008

B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering),Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi 2006

SKILLS 

Systems Engineering | Nuclear Engineering | Equipment and Systems Calculations | Equipment Diagnostics | Mechanical Structures Design | Structure Analysis | Writing Specifications | Strong Communication | Teamwork | 

LANGUAGES

English 

Hindi