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Reactor Operator roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering, physics, or a directly related field. Nuclear utilities and national laboratories are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors in this classification, filing LCAs through DOL before petitioning USCIS.
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Who We Are
As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Total Rewards
Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Expected salary range of $162,000 to $180,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
Responsibilities
Primary Purpose of Position
Provides overall management of the Reactor Engineering function at one or more nuclear clean energy centers (CECs). Develops and implements long-term strategic reactivity CEC plans and day-to-day administration of all aspects of these activities. Manages the development of fuel and special nuclear material (SNMP) moves, including refueling outage planning and oversight.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
- Manages Reactor Engineering resources at one or more stations to assure functional area activities are executed with an appropriate balance of operational excellence, safety, and cost, while meeting regulatory requirements.
- Manage the performance and development of assigned Reactor Engineering personnel and cadre relative to site and corporate objectives and provide focus on the attainment of high-quality results.
- Directly and through subordinates, fulfill engineering and technical leadership accountability regarding short-term and long-term reactor engineering programs that impact CEC operations. Ensure that functional area support is provided for business plan initiatives.
- Serve as the senior CEC expert and Senior Functional Area Manager at one more CEC for the management of reactivity and nuclear fuel, including the implementation of reload core designs and cycle management.
- Participate in Business Planning, Budget, and Business Performance review regarding assigned personnel. Manages functional area Business Initiatives while interfacing with Corporate Operations and Nuclear Fuels.
- Participate as a senior resource to Constellation-wide programs and initiatives regarding Reactivity Management and Operational Excellence.
- Must obtain Qualified Nuclear Engineering (QNE) within 24 months of assuming the position.
- Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Nuclear) or related science and 5 years of related experience with commercial or military nuclear power plant or other utility experience
- Must meet additional requirements as outlined in ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014 Standard, "Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants"
- Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Nuclear Engineering degree
- Professional Engineer Designation
- Holds Qualified Nuclear Engineering (QNE) or Senior Reactor Operator certification/license
- Multi-site experience
- Advanced technical degree or Master of Business Administration
- Supervisory or managerial experience
INTRODUCTION
Who We Are
As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Total Rewards
Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Expected salary range of $162,000 to $180,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
Responsibilities
Primary Purpose of Position
Provides overall management of the Reactor Engineering function at one or more nuclear clean energy centers (CECs). Develops and implements long-term strategic reactivity CEC plans and day-to-day administration of all aspects of these activities. Manages the development of fuel and special nuclear material (SNMP) moves, including refueling outage planning and oversight.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
- Manages Reactor Engineering resources at one or more stations to assure functional area activities are executed with an appropriate balance of operational excellence, safety, and cost, while meeting regulatory requirements.
- Manage the performance and development of assigned Reactor Engineering personnel and cadre relative to site and corporate objectives and provide focus on the attainment of high-quality results.
- Directly and through subordinates, fulfill engineering and technical leadership accountability regarding short-term and long-term reactor engineering programs that impact CEC operations. Ensure that functional area support is provided for business plan initiatives.
- Serve as the senior CEC expert and Senior Functional Area Manager at one more CEC for the management of reactivity and nuclear fuel, including the implementation of reload core designs and cycle management.
- Participate in Business Planning, Budget, and Business Performance review regarding assigned personnel. Manages functional area Business Initiatives while interfacing with Corporate Operations and Nuclear Fuels.
- Participate as a senior resource to Constellation-wide programs and initiatives regarding Reactivity Management and Operational Excellence.
- Must obtain Qualified Nuclear Engineering (QNE) within 24 months of assuming the position.
- Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Nuclear) or related science and 5 years of related experience with commercial or military nuclear power plant or other utility experience
- Must meet additional requirements as outlined in ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014 Standard, "Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants"
- Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Nuclear Engineering degree
- Professional Engineer Designation
- Holds Qualified Nuclear Engineering (QNE) or Senior Reactor Operator certification/license
- Multi-site experience
- Advanced technical degree or Master of Business Administration
- Supervisory or managerial experience
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Reactor Operator
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to reactor operations. A nuclear engineering or health physics degree strengthens the specialty occupation argument. A general engineering degree may trigger an RFE, so gather documentation showing how your coursework maps to the role.
Target NRC-licensed facilities for sponsorship
Commercial nuclear power plants operating under Nuclear Regulatory Commission licenses have established HR processes for foreign nationals. These employers file LCAs regularly and understand prevailing wage requirements for reactor operations roles, making sponsorship conversations more straightforward.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by reactor operator and nuclear operations job titles to see which utilities and national laboratories have active DOL LCA filing history. This lets you prioritize outreach to employers who have already committed to H-1B sponsorship in this specific occupation.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your target work location before you receive an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable level, so knowing the floor prevents misaligned expectations during negotiation.
Confirm NRC operator licensing timelines with your employer
Many reactor operator positions require an NRC-issued operator license that takes 18 to 24 months to obtain on site. Clarify whether your H-1B petition will be filed before or after licensure, since job duties and specialty occupation qualifications can differ across that timeline.
Align your H-1B start date with fuel cycle outages
Nuclear utilities schedule major maintenance outages around reactor refueling cycles, typically every 18 to 24 months. If your petition targets a standard October 1 start date, confirm with your employer that the role remains fully active and won't be paused during an outage window.
H-1B Visa Reactor Operator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Reactor Operator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on the specific position requirements. If the employer's job description mandates a bachelor's degree or higher in nuclear engineering, health physics, or a closely related field, USCIS will generally accept the specialty occupation argument. Roles where the employer accepts any engineering degree regardless of field face a higher risk of a Request for Evidence, so the job description and degree field alignment matter significantly.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Reactor Operator jobs?
Commercial nuclear utilities, Department of Energy national laboratories, and university research reactors are the most consistent sponsors. National laboratories operating under DOE contracts often have cap-exempt status, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the annual lottery. Use Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified LCA filing history in nuclear operations roles.
How does the NRC operator licensing requirement interact with H-1B status?
The NRC individual operator license is issued after on-site training that typically runs 18 to 24 months. Your H-1B petition covers the position itself, not the license, so you can begin the role in a trainee or non-licensed capacity while pursuing licensure. Confirm with your employer how the job duties and title change after you receive your NRC license, since USCIS may require an amended petition if the role changes materially.
What prevailing wage level applies to Reactor Operator H-1B positions?
DOL assigns prevailing wages to reactor operator roles using O*NET occupation codes and the geographic location of the worksite. The LCA your employer files must certify a wage at or above the applicable level, typically Level II or Level III for experienced operators. You can verify the wage floor for your specific metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before your employer files.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new nuclear employer if I change jobs?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and submit an I-129 petition to USCIS. Given the specialized nature of reactor operator roles, the new employer's job description must also satisfy the specialty occupation requirement independently.