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How much do nuclear engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for nuclear engineering in Flint, MI is $102,717.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,800.00 and $114,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is nuclear engineering?

A Nuclear Engineering job involves the research, design, development, and maintenance of nuclear systems, including reactors, power plants, and radiation applications. Nuclear engineers ensure the safe and efficient use of nuclear energy and radiation in power generation, medical treatments, and industrial applications. They work on reactor safety, radiation shielding, nuclear fuel management, and compliance with regulatory standards. Many nuclear engineers are employed in energy production, while others contribute to medicine, space exploration, and national defense.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in nuclear engineering?

Nuclear engineers typically require a degree in nuclear engineering or a related field, with strong knowledge of physics, mathematics, and safety protocols. Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software, reactor simulation tools, and familiarity with NRC regulations or a Professional Engineering (PE) license are often needed. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective teamwork skills help individuals excel in multidisciplinary project environments. These abilities are crucial to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation and development of nuclear systems.

What are the common career advancement opportunities for nuclear engineers?

Nuclear engineers typically start their careers in entry-level engineering roles focused on system analysis, reactor operation, or project design. With experience, they may advance to supervisory positions, project management, or specialized roles such as reactor licensing and safety analysis. Many nuclear engineers also pursue advanced certifications or graduate degrees to move into research, policy, or senior technical leadership positions. Career progression often depends on technical expertise, leadership abilities, and staying current with industry regulations and advancements.

What jobs can a nuclear engineer get?

A nuclear engineer can work in power plant design and operation, nuclear safety analysis, radiation protection, and research and development. They often work in environments such as nuclear facilities, government agencies, or private industry, utilizing skills in reactor physics, thermodynamics, and regulatory compliance.

What cities near Flint, MI are hiring for Nuclear Engineering jobs?

Cities near Flint, MI with the most Nuclear Engineering job openings:

Infographic showing various Nuclear Engineering job openings in Flint, MI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,717 per year, or $49.4 per hour.

Clinical Engineering Service Specialist Senior

Grand Blanc, MI • On-site

McLaren
Automobile Dealers • 10K+ employees

$66K - $72K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Provides advanced level equipment service and support through repairs, preventive and general maintenance, quality assurance inspections, installation, testing, calibration, troubleshooting on one or more categories of specialized biomedical, oncology, diagnostic imaging equipment, laboratory and other related technologies. Assists with, oversees and evaluates work performed by other service specialists, as well as external vendor service providers, conducting at least 70% of work without vendor assistance.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  1. Responds to requests for maintenance services from any of the member hospitals and/or affiliates of the McLaren Healthcare Corporation; performs initial assessment, problem verification, troubleshooting and repairs, Conducting at least 70% of work without vendor support.
  2. Completes the preventive maintenance (PM) workload for assigned equipment to achieve a required PM compliance within pre-established time frames. Follows written preventive maintenance and quality assurance testing procedures for assigned medical equipment. Performs scheduled PM during normal hours, after hours and/or on weekends as required.
  3. Leads and/or assists with work performed by other service specialist staff as well as services provided by external service providers at any MHC system hospital or external site. Performs repairs on defective or malfunctioning equipment on assigned specialty equipment, and on general types of clinical patient care equipment used throughout the organization.
  4. Prioritizes service calls and unscheduled maintenance or repairs while ensuring responses are within acceptable guidelines and timeframes as required by the user department/unit.
  5. Reviews service reports and approves invoices related to services performed on assigned devices and systems.
  6. Identifies and obtains parts, supplies and other technical resource materials required to service, maintain, test and repair assigned equipment and determines the course of action needed to cost-effectively maximize equipment up-time.

Qualifications:
Required:
  • Associate degree in electronics or biomedical engineering, or equivalent military training or 2 years' experience in technical service repair and maintenance pertaining to the specific equipment requiring high levels of technical support.
  • Ten years hands-on experience performing direct repair and maintenance on both general and model specific equipment in one or more of the following specialized fields:
    • Diagnostic Imaging Equipment: includes general radiographic; fluoroscopic; special procedures; ultrasound; gamma camera; MRI; CT (computed tomography) systems and other systems specific to radiology, cardiac catheterization, nuclear medicine or ultrasound.
    • Radiation Therapy/Oncology Equipment: includes linear accelerators; simulators; stereotactic systems; treatment planning systems; and other systems specific to radiation oncology.
    • Analytical/Diagnostic Equipment: clinical laboratory analyzers; assigned clinical departments and/or specific, one of a kind clinical support system.
    • Sterilization/Surgical/Dialysis Specialty Devices: includes steam and ETO sterilizers; hand instruments; lasers; robotic surgical systems; heart/lung bypass systems.

Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree in electronics, biomedical engineering or related technical field
  • Certification through Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) as Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) or Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES).

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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About McLaren

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McLaren Group is globally renowned as one of the world’s most illustrious high-technology brands. Since the formation of McLaren Racing in 1963, McLaren has been pioneering and innovating in the competitive world of Formula 1, forging a formidable reputation which has seen the racing team win 20 World Championships and over 180 races. The Group has built on its successful racing expertise and diversified to include a global, high-performance sports car business, McLaren Automotive, and a game-changing technology and innovation business, McLaren Applied. Despite the broadening of the group’s business interests, McLaren’s goal remains singular: we exist to win in everything we do.

Industry

Automobile dealers and manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Woking, Surrey, GB

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