ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Nuclear Pipe Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Day & Zimmerman

Pipefitter Journeymen

Brownville, NE · On-site

$42 - $45/hr

... pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and ... Qualifications/Required Skills : • 4+ years of Pipefitting experience. • Pass a nuclear ...

HII

PIPE FITTER EXPERIENCED

Newport News, VA

$23 - $29.25/hr

PIPE FITTER EXPERIENCED Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Jun 1, 2026 Req ID ... Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our ...

HII

PIPE FITTER EXPERIENCED

Newport News, VA

$23 - $29.25/hr

PIPE FITTER EXPERIENCED Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Jun 1, 2026 Req ID ... Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our ...

HII

PIPE FITTER EXPERIENCED

Newport News, VA

$23 - $29.25/hr

PIPE FITTER EXPERIENCED Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Jun 1, 2026 Req ID ... Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our ...

Enercon Services, Inc.

Pipe Stress Engineer

Kennesaw, GA · On-site

$95K - $185K/yr

Overview Our Nuclear Services Group is seeking a Pipe Stress Engineer to join the team. In this role, you will prepare documentation of the pipe stress analysis and support design for process piping ...

HII

WELDER/PIPE - EXPERIENCED

Newport News, VA

$23.50 - $29/hr

WELDER/PIPE - EXPERIENCED Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Jun 1, 2026 Req ID ... Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our ...

HII

WELDER/PIPE - EXPERIENCED

Newport News, VA

$23.50 - $29/hr

WELDER/PIPE - EXPERIENCED Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Jun 1, 2026 Req ID ... Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our ...

HII

WELDER/PIPE - EXPERIENCED

Newport News, VA

$23.50 - $29/hr

WELDER/PIPE - EXPERIENCED Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Jun 1, 2026 Req ID ... Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our ...

HII

Pipefitter - 28224

Chesapeake, VA

$38K - $56K/yr

HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. Leadership Mindset at HII ... The selected Pipefitter** candidate will support PM, working closely with our skilled trades teams ...

HII

Pipefitter - 28224

Chesapeake, VA

$38K - $56K/yr

HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. Leadership Mindset at HII ... The selected Pipefitter** candidate will support PM, working closely with our skilled trades teams ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsNuclear Pipe Jobs

Nuclear Pipe information

See salary details

$19

$51

$77

How much do nuclear pipe jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for nuclear pipe 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.

What is the difference between Nuclear Pipe vs Pipefitter?

AspectNuclear PipePipefitter
CertificationsASME codes, nuclear-specific safety trainingJourneyman or apprentice license, industry-specific safety
Work EnvironmentNuclear power plants, high safety standardsConstruction sites, industrial plants
Industry UsagePrimarily nuclear power, energy sectorConstruction, manufacturing, energy

Both Nuclear Pipe and Pipefitter roles involve pipe installation and maintenance, but Nuclear Pipe specialists focus on nuclear facilities with strict safety and code requirements, while Pipefitters work across various industrial settings. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What cities are hiring for Nuclear Pipe jobs? Cities with the most Nuclear Pipe job openings:
Infographic showing various Nuclear Pipe job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,964 per year, or $51.9 per hour.
Pipe Welder

Pipe Welder

General Dynamics Electric Boat

North Kingstown, RI

$25.25 - $31/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

General Dynamics Electric Boat rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 159 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 516 rated manufacturers

Job description

Overview
Our Goal: To produce the highest quality submarines for the protection of the American trust and future.
Our Function: Perform welding procedures using GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)on all submarine piping systems materials, including bi-metallic welds.
Duties include but not limited to:
  • Welds on butts, sockets, boss roots, weldolets and fillets
  • Consumes an E.B. insert to form the root pass of a butt weld, performs 5X magnification visual inspection of pipe welds, and weld repair of excavated areas of pipe welds
  • Operates automatic TIG fixed head and orbital automatic welding equipment
  • Performs a visual inspection of finished welds

Some of the Benefits we provide to you include:
  • Paid Training
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Prescription coverage
  • 401K plan
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
  • Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities

Relocation Assistance provided to qualified candidates.
This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.
Qualifications
Required:
  • High school diploma or equivalent OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience
  • Formal GTAW/TIG welding training and/or on the job experience
  • Available to work all shifts
  • Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces (in-tank welding) and extreme temperature conditions (cold, heat) as required
  • Some lifting will be required
  • Ability to work in horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
  • Pass an Electric Boat socket and X-Ray butt test and procedures test per training requirements
  • Ability to read and interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
  • Basic mathematical skills
  • Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:
  • TIG (GTAW, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) welding process training and/or experience
  • Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
  • Pipe welding training and/or experience
  • X-Ray pipe welding experience
  • Orbital welding
  • Nuclear welding experience
  • Military/Navy related experience

Skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work and participate in a collaborative team environment and meet organizational goals

Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily

What General Dynamics Electric Boat employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply