Nuclear Power Institute—Developing The Nuclear Industry Workforce
With eight new nuclear reactors approved for construction in Texas, the need for skilled workers is growing rapidly. NPI is meeting this challenge through a broad partnership with industry, community colleges, universities, high schools, middle schools, science and math teachers, state government, Federal agencies, and elected and civic leaders.
Some 450 skilled workers needed for each new reactor being built in Texas.
Two thirds of these will require associate degrees with specialization in:
- Nuclear power plant systems
- Radiation protection
- Digital instrumentation and control
Also needed: engineers with undergraduate degrees in:
- Nuclear engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Engineering technology and engineering physics, with an understanding of nuclear power plant technology