NCEES seeks nuclear engineers’ expertise and advice

NCEES is seeking nuclear engineers to participate in a professional activities and knowledge study, or PAKS, for the PE Nuclear exam. The results of this online survey will be used to update specifications for the exam, which is used throughout the United States for licensing purposes.

NCEES requires a cross section of engineers practicing nuclear engineering—including those working in industry, consulting, the public sector, and academia—to complete an online survey about the tasks and knowledge required of a nuclear engineer with four to six years of experience to practice in a manner that safeguards the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The survey can be completed in approximately 20-40 minutes and is open to licensed and non-licensed engineers.

“These studies help NCEES ensure its licensing exams remain relevant to current professional practice,” explained Chief Officer of Examinations Lehmon Dekle, P.E. “The value of this PAKS depends on the number of people who participate, so NCEES is eager to get a large response from engineers across all areas of nuclear engineering.”

For access to the online survey, visit ncees.org/NuclearPAKS.

The American Nuclear Society has agreed to award a professional development hour (PDH) for time spent taking the survey. The survey results will remain anonymous, but the survey will allow participants to opt in by entering an email address where the PDH certificate can be sent.

The survey opened March 6, 2026, and will remain open until June 8, 2026.

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