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TERRACON

Laboratory Technician I

Woodway, TX · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor ... Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire. Required Qualifications:

TERRACON

Laboratory Technician I

Waco, TX

$16.75 - $22.50/hr

Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor ... Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire. Required Qualifications:

EMCOR Group Inc

MOR PPM, Inc.

Waco, TX · On-site

We are a leading industrial mechanical, electrical, and civil construction services provider for the fossil and nuclear power, pulp and paper, chemical, mining, and general manufacturing industries.

EMCOR Group Inc

MOR PPM, Inc.

Waco, TX · On-site

We are a leading industrial mechanical, electrical, and civil construction services provider for the fossil and nuclear power, pulp and paper, chemical, mining, and general manufacturing industries.

EMCOR Group Inc

MOR PPM, Inc.

Waco, TX · On-site

We are a leading industrial mechanical, electrical, and civil construction services provider for the fossil and nuclear power, pulp and paper, chemical, mining, and general manufacturing industries.

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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 Waco, TX is $93,742.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,400.00 and $104,800.00 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.

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Protection and Control (P&C) Engineering Specialist Internship - Military ETN / EMN

Oncore Electric

Waco, TX

$30.97/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Hourly Rate: $30.97/hr
Relocation: Locations may include but not limited to: Dallas Ft Worth Metroplex, Odessa/Midland, Waco/Temple, Tyler

About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Position Summary

As a Protection and Control (P&C) Engineering Specialist, you’ll learn and gain hands-on experience installing, testing, troubleshooting, maintaining and analyzing the performance of protection and control equipment, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and associated communication devices while providing leadership and guidance to other P&C Engineering Specialists to ensure proper operation of system protection relaying schemes and SCADA systems to eliminate or limit damage, prevent the spread of system disturbances, reduce the number and duration of customer outages, and to minimize the probability of an ultimate cascading electrical system blackout.

This role is a 3- month internship with the opportunity for conversion thereafter, and full-time placement can be in any of our available service markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Installs protection and control facilities, modifies designs as needed, tests and calibrates protection and SCADA equipment, and provides direction for the technical aspects of substation construction projects in transmission switching stations, load serving substations, generation switchyards, and interconnection facilities with other companies to ensure that the appropriate protection and control facilities are installed safely without adversely affecting electric service.
  • Assists in developing testing plans and tests and maintains protective relaying equipment, relaying schemes, associated communication equipment, and SCADA systems to ensure that protection and control facilities operate as designed and to ensure system integrity and the reliable and secure operation of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) bulk power transmission grid and the power delivery system.
  • Monitors and analyzes the performance of the protection and control system, analyzes digital fault recorder information, investigates questionable operations, troubleshoots and repairs the protection and control system, and recommends programmatic solutions as needed to ensure system integrity and the reliable and secure operation of the ERCOT bulk power transmission grid and the power delivery system.
  • Develops written procedures for use by P&C Engineering Specialists and craft personnel to help ensure that construction and maintenance activities are conducted safely without unnecessary system exposure, customer interruption, or facility interruption.
  • Assists in providing technical direction to the transmission work center in areas such as system operations, breaker and regulator control systems, system fault analysis and fault location, and mobile equipment installation to help ensure the safe reliable operation of the transmission system.
  • Provides technical direction and performs emergency protection system modifications and high voltage switching to restore electrical service without unsafely exposing the electrical system.
  • Actively participate in personal technical development.

Skill Requirements:

  • Candidates should thoroughly demonstrate proficiency in electrical/electronic theory and computer hardware/software skills.
  • Candidates should have demonstrated leadership abilities with strong commitment to discipline, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in high-stakes environments.
  • Strong communication skills, including technical writing and oral communication.
  • Demonstrated ability to complete tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Must be flexible, have organizational skills, and multi-tasking skills to handle diverse types of work.
  • Must effectively communicate across disciplines and functions to achieve common goals and company business purposes.
  • Excellent communication and team-building skills for effective relationships with internal and external customers.

Travel

  • Up to 25%

Education

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
  • Applicants that have completed the Navy Electronics Technician Nuclear (ETN) program and Navy Electrician Mate Nuclear (ETN) with honorable discharge are encouraged to apply. 
  • Will consider candidates with a 4-year Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology Degree from a certified university OR Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering from a certified university.

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