Hello all.

I was directed here in my own quest to create a science and technology forum on the board I usually frequent. (something tells me your treatment of new folks will not be like the pit of tazmanian devils I see at my normal board)

I look forward adding to the community here.

I have a shiny new degree in Nuclear Engineering, so that'll give you an idea of what forums I'll likely frequent. I've looked around a bit and I can see you've got plenty of genuine people like me and the expected few that think they're smart enough to debunk and rewrite all of science on their own. :rolleyes:

:cool:

Welcome to sciforums, Emfuser. I think all will look forward to your input into the forums...

Welcome to Sciforums Emfuser. :) May you find the discussions you like and enjoy them with delight. :)

Rock on and write down your thoughts and knowledge on science and whatever more you'd like to discuss. Debaters enough to support you in your quest for wisdom and knowledge...:)

Welcome. :)

So you are Nuclear Engineer, eh? Does that mean
you get to drive the radioactive choo-choo? :D

Welcome to SciForums!

Peace.

Originally posted by goofyfish
So you are Nuclear Engineer, eh? Does that mean
you get to drive the radioactive choo-choo? :D

Welcome to SciForums!

Peace.

Nuclear engineer means I'm unemployed. :(

Do any of you work at nuclear power plants or for utilities that own them, per chance? :o

Uh oh.

Inquiring about nuclear facilities.
Possible terrorist threat exists here.

Must report to George at once.

:D

Goofyfish,

You wouldn't by chance drive a utilities truck and work for the TIPS program would you?

Originally posted by goofyfish
Uh oh.

Inquiring about nuclear facilities.
Possible terrorist threat exists here.

Must report to George at once.

:D

Yes... enquring minds (mind) want a job. ;)

Welcome to sciforums, Emfuser. You can try to look for a job overseas. They usually pay pretty well for a nuclear engineer.

Since us Americans are NIMBYing them to death. Are there any new ones being or to be built in US?

That is nuclear reactor type nuclear engineer, not nuclear bomb type engineer, right?

I know California is building many many new plants since the power crisis. I don't think any of them are nuclear though. Most states are going to face similar power problems in the very near future.

Originally posted by Gifted
Since us Americans are NIMBYing them to death. Are there any new ones being or to be built in US?

That is nuclear reactor type nuclear engineer, not nuclear bomb type engineer, right?

LOL (you guys seriously need better smileys)

Yeah, I'm looking for a reactor engineer position.

Nuclear is finally starting to swing upwards again (I'm told utilities are actually beginning site and plant licensing processes again). It's been 20+ years since anyone did that.

Check out this website. There are options there for finding jobs, posting your resume, and more.

http://www.nuclearmarket.com/

PS: Check out the Scandinavian countries, they use HEAPS of nuclear power over there.

I decided long ago that I'd join the Navy before I'd work in another country. Most of the ones that need nukes are not places I want to work.

Dude, travelling and working in other countries rocks. Check out Sweden for example. They use a lot of nuclear power.

If you glow in the dark when you get off work, you know you got the wrong job...:D

Something so radioactive that it glows (ionizes the air around it) = bad :eek:

As I recently mentioned in another thread, one of my lecturers is a power systems wizard. He is from Iran, and has worked in nuclear power plants all over the world for years. He's a senior member of the IEEE, and gets to travel everywhere still to handle problems for people. He seems to enjoy it a lot, travelling around all over the world doing nuke stuff.

Adam,

You might ask you lecturer how one such as Emfuser, with his qualifactions, should and could seek a job...

LP&L in New Orleans, operates the River Bend power plant. You might be able to communicate with them for employment oppurtunities...

If you wish to pursue this further, pm me...

Yes, I was thinking that too. I go back to uni this weekend for semester two, so I'll ask around.

Nice.

I'm down with anything that might lead to me getting a job.

Emfuser,

Do you really have to be a nuclear engineer? A lot of software engineers in my company don't have a degree in software engineering. We have physicists, chemist, and mathematicians doing other kinds of engineering like software or test engineering. Also I know a lot of engineers get a job in marketing or become a financial consultant right out of college.

Look. If there are limited jobs available in your field, that means some will be forced to switch field eventually. That is something for you to think about.

Another thing is, it is important for you to find a job in anything right now. You can be a waiter or a garbage collector. Anything is good. During a job interview, if the interviewers know you are working a shit job while you are unemployed, you can be labeled as a self-motivator or hard worker. It will make you look good.

My permanent position must be as a nuclear engineer, however I will be seeking temporary work after this weekend. Reason being, I'm moving back to my home town. I'll try and find something technical before I resort to shit jobs.

I understand the need to remain employed, but it wasn't much of an option here in this town.

:)

I have a shiny new degree in Nuclear Engineering, so that'll give you an idea of what forums I'll likely frequent.

welcome to sciforums. I might never see you again. -laughs-

(It's been done before, but here goes:)

Velcome to SciForums! *maniacal cackle*

Please keep hands and feet inside the cart at all times, and if you are pregnant or sporting frequent heart attacks, hop on in! Enjoy the show, and don't feed the walrus. :D

I have a shiny new degree in Nuclear Engineering
hey what a coincidence!



lets jus leave it at that.



I'd hire you, but i cant seem 2 remember where i left my nuclear power plat. dammit! where is that darn thing!





welcome