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?
Farmer
28%
#78 / 633
View rankingFarmer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 29% | 12% | +3.5 |
Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Coordinate clerical, record-keeping, inventory, requisitioning, and marketing activities.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 55% | +5.5 |
Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Direct the breeding or raising of stock, such as cattle, poultry, or honeybees, using recognized breeding practices to ensure stock improvement.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Maintain financial, operational, production, or employment records for farms or ranches.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 55% | +2.2 |
Provide information to customers on the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants, and lawns.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 28% | +6.2 |
| Total | 100% | 29% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- technical equipment for crop production
- crop production principles
- agronomical production principles
- soil structure
- plant species
- agroforestry
- types of storage facilities
- pest control in plants
- ecology
- fertilisation principles
Sources for this job· O*NET 11-9013.00· ESCO/ISCO 6111