Automation index

How much of a Nuclear engineer’s job can AI already do?

A core model comes earlier. Running the plant and not playing with reactivity do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

24%

AI can already do 24% of this job.

#267 / 633

Nuclear engineer

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Neutronics, thermal-hydraulics and the file. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	44%	+7
Control room, tests and the set-point. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Licence, the regulator and the safety analyses. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
Outage, reload and spent fuel. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
The event, safety culture and the report. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Not playing with reactivity, and signing the analysis. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		24%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

19%

#500 / 633

Blacksmith

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Sketch, template and the material calc. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Forge, temper and the blow that counts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Weld, rivet and the site fit. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Grilles, gates and the client’s order. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Coal, the hearth and the shop rhythm. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
That it does not crack, and signing the iron. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		20%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low