Insights Five reasons you should work in the nuclear industry

Reason 3: You’ll earn a competitive salary 

As the demand for nuclear engineers grows, companies are offering better salaries and more benefits. You’ll be well-compensated for your education, skill, and experience.

Even better, Canadian nuclear jobs offer long-term job security. That's because more projects and workstreams are scheduled to continue for the coming decades, and the industry has widespread political and public support. Canada is a stable and safe country where you can have a long and successful career.

Reason 4: You’ll have the chance to solve problems on a large scale

As a nuclear project manager or nuclear civil engineer, you’ll use your creative thinking to solve problems that could have an impact on a large scale. Nuclear energy benefits huge numbers of people in Canada and around the world, and it relies on the quick thinking and long-term planning of nuclear engineers like you. You’ll also have the chance to embrace (and even lead) the industry’s digital transformation using robotics and AI. When you solve a problem, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you made a difference to millions of people. It’s just all in a day’s work.

Reason 5: You’ll play a part in building a more sustainable future

Finally, you’ll help design a greener future. One of the most significant benefits of nuclear jobs is playing a role in building a better future for our planet and its people. Amidst the global climate crisis, nuclear energy is one of the safest and greenest ways to reach global net zero goals.

Working in nuclear for AtkinsRéalis in Canada allows you to shape a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future for the planet.

Environment-conscious candidates are at home at AtkinsRéalis

You can make a difference at AtkinsRéalis . There is no place better for environment-conscious candidates like you to advance your career than at this forward-thinking world leader in nuclear energy.

The AtkinsRéalis Group is a globally respected company regarded for engineering, procurement, and construction services. Our businesses include AtkinsRéalis , Atkins, Faithful+Gould, and Acuity and our professionals are helping us meet our goal of being an organization that has an impact.

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