Nuclear skills report
What skills do nuclear employers actually ask for?
We analysed 434 real nuclear job postings to find out which certifications, reactor knowledge, and tools employers actually list.
790
Listings total
434
With skills data
55%
Coverage rate
780
Unique skills
Most in demand
Top 20 skills across all listings
SRO License appears in nearly 1 in 4 postings — more than three times the next-ranked skill. Beyond licensing, employers consistently expect reactor type knowledge (PWR or BWR), radiation protection awareness, and familiarity with NRC regulations and ASME/ANSI standards. If you hold an active SRO or RO license, you are competitive across the widest range of roles.
% shown as share of 434 listings with skills data. Skills extracted from job descriptions using AI.
By skill type
Skills by category
Licenses & Certifications
Formal credentials required or preferred — NRC, PE, and project management.
Reactor Technology
Plant type knowledge and operations experience.
Standards & Regulatory
Codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks cited in job requirements.
Safety & Access
Radiation protection, site access, and clearance requirements.
Software & Analysis
Specialist tools and simulation codes that appear in nuclear job postings.
By role