Nuclear Career Network
Explore careers in the nuclear industry.
Events, Nov. 20-22, 2024
Schedule and RSVP below.
Nov. 21, 2024 | first floor | main events |
There will be two 45-minute panel sessions as well as small-group conversations at booths:
- Panel session 1: 3:15 to 4 p.m., WPEB 130
- The Promise, Concerns and Opportunities of Nuclear Science and Technology for STEM and non-STEM Majors
- Small group conversations at booths: 4 to 6 p.m., WPEB first floor lobby
- Panel session 2: 6:15 to 7 p.m., WPEB 130
- University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno Alumni Experience in the Nuclear Industry
- Refreshments
Nov. 20 and 22, 2024 | Nuclear career seminars |
Nuclear organizations will give seminars on their work, their industry, personal professions experiences or other topics.
Nov. 20 in 109
- 3 to 3:30 p.m., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Careers in Nuclear, Elizabeth Golovich
- 3:30 to 4 p.m., The Nuclear Regulatory Commission…who we are, what we do, Scott Morris and Lisa Quayle
- 4 to 4:30 p.m., U.S. Navy Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate, HMC Jose Guerrero and Ensign Nathan Linde
- 4:30 to 5 p.m., discussion and Q/A
Nov. 22 in 105
- 10 to 10:50 a.m., Overview of the U.S. Department of Energy Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage and Transportation Project, Matt Feldman, Sandia National Laboratories
- 1 to 1:30 p.m., National Security Careers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory: an Introduction to Nuclear Nonproliferation for STEM and Non-STEM Majors, Benjamin Thomas, Jr.
- 1:30 to 2 p.m., More than Potatoes: an Overview of What Idaho National Laboratory is Doing for the World’s Energy Future and to Secure Critical Infrastructure, Matthew Murphy-Sweet (University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno alum )
- 2 to 2:30 p.m., Activities at the ÁùºÏ±¦µä National Security Site, Frank Pulciano, University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno alum
- 2:30 to 3 p.m., Discussion and Q/A
Resources
- American Nuclear Society (ANS) members have common interests in nuclear related professional development, careers, activities and networking, and conferences. To learn more, email: AmericanNuclearSociety@unr.edu
- The American Society of Mechanical Engineering
- Materials Advantage
- U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- , federal government’s official employment site
- U.S. Navy
The Navy is looking for educated and highly motivated men and women to fill several managerial positions in a variety of career fields including cyber, civil engineering, nuclear engineering, aviation, intelligence, health care, purchasing and logistics, special warfare (SEALs) and more. The U.S. Navy also provides scholarships and full-time salary with benefits for those attending school.
- Department of Energy national laboratories
- Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
INL is currently hiring for career and interns for both STEM and non-STEM applicants. .- Internship wages are multi-level
- Compensation for travel and summer housing
- Undergraduate internships ($25.65/hour to $30.70/hour) / master’s degree internships and Ph.D. internships pre-candidacy ($31.75/hour to $34.06/hour) / Ph.D. internships post-candidacy ($33.75/hour-$36.06/hour)
- Some internship applications are closing. Students interested in internships should contact INL university recruiting.
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
All opportunities (STEM and non-STEM internships and permanent jobs) are posted on the .- New postings are added daily.
- Interested parties can click on the “Join our talent community” link from the list at the top of the site to include their resume and identify target areas of interest. They will be notified when relevant postings are available. This link also signs people up for periodic PNNL newsletters.
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Internships
- Post-doc positions
- Internships
- Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
- Nuclear services companies
- (multiple locations, multiple positions available)
U.S. Department of Energy