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As of Jul 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time navy nuclear in the United States is $51.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.18 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Full-time Navy nuclear engineers typically earn salaries that range from around $70,000 to over $150,000 annually, depending on experience, rank, and years of service. Earning $500,000 is uncommon in this role and would generally require additional bonuses, special assignments, or transitioning to higher-level positions or private sector opportunities with higher compensation. Such high earnings are not typical for standard Navy nuclear engineering roles.

What nuclear jobs are in the navy?

Navy nuclear jobs include roles such as Nuclear Reactor Operator, Nuclear Machinist's Mate, and Nuclear Electronics Technician. These positions involve operating and maintaining nuclear propulsion systems on submarines and aircraft carriers, requiring specialized training and security clearances.

How much do Navy nukes get paid?

Navy nuclear technicians, or 'nukes,' typically earn a starting salary around $3,000 to $4,000 per month during initial training and increase with experience and rank. They also receive benefits such as housing allowances, special duty pay, and bonuses, with pay scales based on rank, years of service, and certifications like the Nuclear Power School qualification.

What jobs can Navy nukes get?

Navy nuclear-trained personnel, often called Navy nukes, can pursue various roles in the civilian nuclear industry, including nuclear reactor operators, technicians, engineers, and safety specialists. These jobs typically require certifications, technical skills, and security clearances, and often involve working in power plants, research facilities, or regulatory agencies.

What is the difference between Full Time Navy Nuclear vs Nuclear Power Reactor Operator?

AspectFull Time Navy NuclearNuclear Power Reactor Operator
CertificationsMilitary nuclear training, Navy certificationsState and federal licensing, NRC certification
Work EnvironmentMilitary naval vessels, submarine or aircraft carrier reactorsCommercial nuclear power plants
Employer & IndustryU.S. Navy, military industryPrivate and public nuclear power plants
Job FocusMilitary operations, safety, and maintenance of naval reactorsOperation, monitoring, and safety of commercial reactors

Full Time Navy Nuclear personnel are trained through military programs to operate naval reactors on ships, focusing on military operations and safety. Nuclear Power Reactor Operators work in civilian nuclear plants, holding state licenses and focusing on commercial reactor operation. Both roles require extensive technical training, but differ mainly in work environment and employer type.

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Project Manager II - Nuclear Capital Projects

MATRIX PMO

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

MATRIX is seeking an experienced Nuclear Capital Project Manager to lead complex, high-risk capital projects within a regulated nuclear generation environment. This role is responsible for cradle-to-grave execution of projects supporting plant life extension initiatives, capital upgrades, and long-term asset management strategies—including license extensions from 60 to 80 years.

The selected candidate will operate at the intersection of engineering, maintenance, finance, and plant operations, ensuring strict adherence to nuclear governance, safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Hours: Standard business hours; during outages, expect approximately 60 hours/week (12-hour days, 6–7 days per week)

Duration: One year

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES:

  • Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects as assigned and within the parameters of cost, quality, schedule and objectives.
  • Oversee all aspects of projects.
  • Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project.
  • Prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of projects.
  • Provide leadership for project team members and the Project Management process; lead and direct the work of others, with primary duties to customarily and regularly direct the work of two or more other employees, including but not limited to more junior staff in employee’s discipline; make substantive recommendations to MATRIX as to the hiring, firing or discipline of employees.
  • Perform primarily office and non-manual work.
  • Perform work related to the management or general business operations of MATRIX or its customers/clients, while exercising discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance to MATRIX and its customers/clients.
  • Interface with managers or head of a unit/department requiring the integration of multiple functional organizations.
  • Follow and adhere to Project Management Process and Requirements.
  • Maintain “Stop Work” authority as to the project.
  • Use independent discretion to declare Stop Work if any unsafe situation arises that puts personnel, the project or equipment in jeopardy.
  • Educate MATRIX and Client on project goals, operations, and safety.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and guidelines; promote health and safety awareness consciousness, and implements all MATRIX health and safety procedures.
  • Use “lessons learned” to improve quality of MATRIX’s future projects; make recommendations to MATRIX as to the implementations of future policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

  • 5–7 years of project management experience required, with strong preference for candidates with commercial nuclear industry experience. Former U.S. Navy nuclear personnel (submarine or Navy nuclear program) will be considered in lieu of commercial nuclear experience
  • Ability to obtain unescorted nuclear access, which includes Federal background investigation, Fitness-for-Duty testing (drug & alcohol), Compliance with NRC Access Authorization requirements
  • U.S. Citizenship

PREFERRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Nuclear) from an ABET-accredited program
  • PMP certification is strongly preferred
  • SRO license or plant operations experience
  • Finance background or demonstrated financial acumen is beneficial.
  • Civil, construction, or infrastructure project experience.
  • Experience supporting nuclear plant operations, maintenance, capital projects, or large-scale industrial environments.
  • Familiarity with PMI/PMBOK (Waterfall/Predictive) methodologies
  • Technical and systems experience to include SAP, Oracle Unifier, UKG/Workday, Microsoft Project, and Primavera P6

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 5 - 10 years
Bonus/Commission: No