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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Overview

Open roles7
Top stateMissouri
Top employerConstellation Energy
Top cityCenter, MO
Work type67% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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GE Vernova
Nuclear Power Senior Project Manager - Senior Reactor Operator
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GE Vernova
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Nuclear Power Senior Project Manager - Senior Reactor Operator
GE Vernova
Wilmington, North Carolina
IT Support & Systems Administration
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$132k - $220k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Agropur
Isolate Reactor Operator
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Agropur
Added 5d ago
Isolate Reactor Operator
Agropur
Le Sueur, Minnesota
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Senior Reactor Operator-Training Supervisor
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Added 1mo ago
Senior Reactor Operator-Training Supervisor
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Laboratory Science
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Constellation Energy
Senior Reactor Operator
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Constellation Energy
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Senior Reactor Operator
Constellation Energy
Morris, Illinois
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$109k - $182k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering technology
10,000+

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Arkema
Reactor Operator Job
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Arkema
Added 2mo ago
Reactor Operator Job
Arkema
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Service & Support
Sales
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Reactor Operator Job Market

Who's Hiring

Constellation Energy
Constellation Energy2 open roles
Ameren
Ameren1 open role
Arkema
Arkema1 open role

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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