Compare Nuclear Engineers & Water/Wastewater Engineers District Of Columbia

Comparison Nuclear Engineers Water/Wastewater Engineers
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Nuclear Engineers $159,600
Water/Wastewater Engineers $82,400

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nuclear Engineers
Nuclear Engineers
Very Low
Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Water/Wastewater Engineers
Water/Wastewater Engineers
Medium

Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

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Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nuclear Engineers
Nuclear Engineers
Low
Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Water/Wastewater Engineers
Water/Wastewater Engineers
High

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nuclear Engineers
Nuclear Engineers
Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Water/Wastewater Engineers
Water/Wastewater Engineers
Medium

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nuclear Engineers
Nuclear Engineers
Medium
Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Water/Wastewater Engineers
Water/Wastewater Engineers
High

Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nuclear Engineers
Nuclear Engineers
Low
Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Water/Wastewater Engineers
Water/Wastewater Engineers
Medium

Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Nuclear Engineers
Nuclear Engineers

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Water/Wastewater Engineers
Water/Wastewater Engineers

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Nuclear Engineers
Nuclear Engineers

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Water/Wastewater Engineers
Water/Wastewater Engineers

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Nuclear Engineers
Nuclear Engineers

2 related certifications

Certification for Water/Wastewater Engineers
Water/Wastewater Engineers

6 related certifications

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