Green Occupation:
17-2161.00 - Nuclear Engineers
Green occupations will likely change as a result of the green economy. Green economy activities and technologies are increasing the demand for occupations, shaping the work and worker requirements needed for occupational performance, or generating new and emerging occupations.
Nuclear Engineers is a Green Enhanced Skills occupation — green economy activities and technologies are likely to cause significant change to the work and worker requirements. New tasks, skills, knowledge, credentials may be needed. Employment demand remains the same, but there is potential for an increase.
Nuclear Engineers work in the following green economy sectors:
- Governmental and Regulatory Administration — This sector covers activities by public and private organizations associated with conservation and pollution prevention, regulation enforcement, and policy analysis and advocacy.
- Research, Design, and Consulting Services — This sector encompasses so called "indirect jobs" to the green economy which includes activities such as energy consulting or research and other related business services.