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?
Nuclear engineer
24%
AI can already do 24% of this job.
#267 / 633
View rankingNuclear engineer
Where the time goes
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.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 44% | +7 |
Control room, tests and the set-point.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Licence, the regulator and the safety analyses.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Outage, reload and spent fuel.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
The event, safety culture and the report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Not playing with reactivity, and signing the analysis.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- neutronics
- thermal-hydraulics
- nuclear licence
- reload
- safety analysis
- control room
- spent fuel
- safety culture
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2161.00· ESCO/ISCO 2149
IS WORK OVER?
Doctor
22%
#351 / 633
View rankingDoctor
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza or pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 36% | 28% | +10.1 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- care for patients
- diagnose
- nursing care
- clinical notes
- manage research data
- operate open source software
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- think abstractly
- manage personal professional development
- synthesise information
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1216.00· ESCO/ISCO 2211