Train locally, earn locally. Discover good paying jobs in the nuclear industry.
A career where the future is already happening.
Virginia isn’t just participating in the nuclear energy economy — it helped invent it. We have the assets, infrastructure, policy support, and workforce to lead America's clean energy future. Nuclear powers our grid, our state, and Virginia jobs.
Fast Facts
- Jobs in the nuclear field are expected to increase by 5.7%, the highest of any energy source.
- Nuclear jobs are high paying, many in the six figures. Without requiring a 4-year or STEM degree.
- A pipeline of young talent is essential as Virginia’s nuclear sector deploys next-generation reactors.
Take pride in powering homes across Virginia.
Build your future in nuclear outage careers.
A nuclear refueling “outage” is a planned period when a power plant temporarily shuts down so skilled teams can refuel, inspect, and upgrade critical equipment—work that keeps our energy system safe, reliable, and running strong.These outages happen regularly and require hundreds of talented people in trades, technical fields, and radiological support.
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Whether you’re looking to launch a hands-on, high‑impact career with Day & Zimmermann or you want to train for these in-demand roles through Virginia’s Community Colleges, outage work offers:
- Competitive pay
- Fast-entry career pathways
- Opportunities to travel and grow
- The chance to support America’s clean‑energy future