Reactor Operator Jobs
Reactor Operator jobs are open across nuclear power generation, research reactors, and naval facilities, at every level from entry-level licensed operator to senior reactor operator and shift supervisor, with specializations in pressurized water reactors, boiling water reactors, and control room operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Act as first line of contact for customers with emergent technical needs.
- Manage technical projects from customer inquiry to project closure.
- Provide leadership and project management for assigned projects.
- Ensure project management practices are followed in accordance with business policies and projects are delivered within schedule and cost constraints.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and business policies.
- Monitor project performance, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and report progress to stakeholders.
- Negotiate contract terms and manage change orders as needed to address project scope changes or non-standard events.
- Mentor and guide junior project managers, sharing expertise and best practices.
- Develop specialized knowledge in nuclear energy and stay updated on the latest technical developments in the field.
- Use technical expertise for data analysis to support project decisions and recommendations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with minimum 5 years of experience in Project Management; or equivalent experience/education will be considered such as Senior Reactor Operator with minimum 5 years of experience in Project Management.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in nuclear power industry (only candidates with nuclear experience will be considered).
- Minimum 3 years managing complex projects with multi-disciplinary teams.
Eligibility Requirements
- Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally to GE Vernova and customer locations.
- Willingness to respond to emergent customer requests during standard and non-standard working hours.
- The preferred work location is the Wilmington, NC Headquarters, but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.
- This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Desired Characteristics
- Senior Reactor Operator experience.
- Knowledge of United States nuclear regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to respond to emergent customer requests.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, plan, and execute multi-discipline projects under schedule pressure while maintaining timely communication with all stakeholders.
- Self-motivated and capable of planning and executing major initiatives with little supervision.
- Knowledge and experience with engineering and project tools, processes, and software.
- PMP certification.
- Established project management skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $132,200.00 and $220,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 29, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in reactor operator jobs.
- Active NRC Senior Reactor Operator or Reactor Operator license at a commercial nuclear facility
- Minimum two to five years of licensed operator experience in a control room environment
- Demonstrated proficiency with emergency operating procedures and abnormal event response
- Completion of an NRC-accredited initial license training program or equivalent utility program
- Experience with pressurized water reactor or boiling water reactor systems and auxiliaries
- High school diploma or GED required, with preference for an associate or bachelor's degree in a technical field
Tips for Your Reactor Operator Job Search
Highlight your NRC license prominently
Your Nuclear Regulatory Commission Senior Reactor Operator or Reactor Operator license belongs in the header of your resume, not buried in a certifications section. Hiring managers screen for it immediately, and missing it costs you interviews.
Tailor your resume to reactor type
Pressurized water reactor and boiling water reactor experience are not interchangeable to most hiring managers. Specify your reactor type, coolant system experience, and simulator training hours so screeners can match you to their plant's exact configuration.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists reactor operator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target utility fleets, not just single plants
Large utility operators run multiple reactors across several states and often post openings at the fleet level. Searching by the parent utility company rather than a single plant name surfaces more active openings you'd otherwise miss.
Prepare for simulator-based technical interviews
Most nuclear utilities include an evaluated simulator run as part of the hiring process. Review your emergency operating procedures, practice abnormal event responses out loud, and be ready to talk through your decision-making at each step.
Negotiate your shift differential upfront
Reactor operators work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Shift differentials vary significantly by utility and are negotiable at offer time. Ask the recruiter to itemize base pay, differential rates, and overtime structure before you accept.
Reactor Operator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most reactor operators?
Constellation Energy, Ameren, and Arkema are hiring the most reactor operators right now, with openings concentrated in Missouri, Illinois, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring activity tends to track closely with scheduled refueling outages and license renewal cycles at individual plants.
How many reactor operator jobs are remote?
About 33% of reactor operator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, as the role requires physical presence in a licensed facility control room. Administrative, training, and procedure-writing roles within nuclear operations departments are the most likely to offer any degree of remote flexibility.
How do you become a reactor operator?
You start by completing a high school diploma or technical degree, then apply to a utility's nuclear operator training program, which typically combines classroom instruction, systems walkthroughs, and simulator hours. After completing the program you must pass the NRC written and operating tests to earn your Reactor Operator license. Maintaining the license requires passing annual operating tests and periodic requalification evaluations at your licensed facility.
How do you get hired as a reactor operator with little or no experience?
Most utilities hire entry-level candidates into non-licensed operator or auxiliary operator roles first, where you gain plant systems familiarity before entering a license training program. Military veterans with nuclear propulsion experience from submarine or surface ship service are heavily recruited and often receive credit toward training hours. Targeting utilities that run formal apprenticeship or initial license training pipelines is the most reliable path when you're starting out.
What does the reactor operator interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a technical phone screen covering plant systems knowledge and your licensing background, followed by an on-site panel interview with operations managers and a training supervisor. Most utilities then require a simulator evaluation where you respond to normal and emergency scenarios with an evaluator watching. Background checks, drug screening, and a psychological evaluation are standard before any conditional offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to reactor operator jobs?
You can find and apply to reactor operator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from nuclear utilities and research facilities across the United States. Find the roles that fit your license type and experience level and apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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