Nuclear engineering staffing to keep your projects on schedule

 

Protect your delivery timelines by proactively finding the right engineers. Not waiting for them to find you.

When staffing stalls, delivery takes the hit

Nuclear hiring is uniquely specialized, and the candidates you need often are not actively applying. The gap shows up when you need niche experience fast and inbound volume is light.

 

That’s where AEG comes in. We do the outbound work needed to reach the right engineers, engage them, and deliver a short list you can actually move on.

Nuclear roles we place

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Design & Drafting

Electrical physical design

Wiring & cable design

3D plant design support

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Electrical

Design modification

Maintenance

Modernization

Plant operations

Field support

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Mechanical

Design modification

Maintenance

Modernization

Operations & outages

Balance of plant

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Structural

Plant design engineering

Equipment support

Mods, installs, & upgrades

Seismic requirements

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Licensing

Licensing & renewals

Regulatory commitments

NRC & 50.59 support

Licensing basis changes

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Project Delivery & Leadership

Project engineering

Work package leadership

Schedule & coordination

Using Flexible Hiring Models to Fill Permanent Energy Engineering Positions

How AEG Transformed Talent Acquisition for a Global Energy Leader

 

Our nuclear power client had hundreds of open positions and a traditional recruitment model that was no longer delivering results. Rather than waiting for qualified candidates to apply, we mapped the nuclear engineering landscape and found professionals with the experience they needed.

  • 90% faster hiring

  • 85% of placements from passive candidates

  • 65% improvement in retention

  • Enhanced workforce agility

Engagement models for every project

Contract Staffing

Increase your team for crucial project launches without long-term commitments. Our engineers integrate seamlessly, bringing fresh expertise when you need it most.

Contract-to-Hire Staffing

Evaluate top talent in real time. If our experts shine, easily transition them to your permanent roster.

Direct Hire Placement

Secure the industry veteran or niche specialist you need to lead your expanding department. We find the perfect match for your company’s culture and long-term vision.

Statement of Work Solutions

Outsource your complex engineering challenges from concept to completion. Our managed team delivers the entire package, letting you focus on core business goals.

How an engagement works

 

Step 1: Intake that de risks the search

We align on the role context that matters in nuclear, such as program type, site expectations, documentation requirements, target start date, and schedule risk.

 

Step 2: Outbound search and candidate engagement

We proactively reach the talent pool you actually need, including passive engineers who are not applying.

 

Step 3: Short list and coordination

You get a focused slate of engaged candidates that meet your specific requirements.

 

Step 4: Ramp and ongoing support

We stay involved through onboarding and ramp, and we can adjust staffing as project scope changes.

The Nuclear Engineer Shortage: How to Get Ahead in 2026

Why AEG

We know nuclear.

We know nuclear hiring, so we get to the right requirements fast. That means less back and forth and better fits from the start.

Higher quality candidates.

We won’t send resumes just to hit a number. You get a short list of people who can actually step into the role, so you don’t waste time interviewing bad fits.

Built on relationships.

We take the time to learn how your team works and what success looks like. Over time we become an extension of your business, not just a vendor.

Time-to-fill

Faster hiring

Candidate retention

Higher candidate response rate

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Get the right engineers, right now

 

Tired of stalled projects and endless hiring cycles? The AEG team can help. Tell us about your engineering challenges, and we’ll connect you with the right talent to overcome them.