Nuclear power engineers study the energy released when the atomic core is split. Some high technology weapons and medical breakthroughs exist as a result of nuclear energy.
They are responsible for the use and control of the energy and the accompanying radiation that result from a nuclear reaction. They also generate, use and maintain nuclear energy.
Nuclear engineering includes research, design, safety, analyses, testing, education and fuel management. The power industry dominates nuclear engineering. Nuclear engineers working at power plants are also involved in the quality of water and food.
Nuclear energy is used for sterilization, pest control and the production of fertilizers. Nuclear power engineers also do genetic research to improve food strains and their resistance to harmful elements.