Nuclear Energy

Frequently Asked Questions

• How long has System One been working in the nuclear energy industry?

  Nuclear has been the core of System One's business for more than 40 years. We have supported nuclear utilities, OEMs, EPCs, government laboratories, and specialty service providers across every phase of the power generation lifecycle — from licensing and new plant construction through operations, maintenance, outage execution, and decommissioning.

• What types of nuclear clients does System One work with?

  System One serves a broad range of organizations across the nuclear sector, including: • Commercial nuclear utilities and plant operators • Nuclear steam supply system (NSSS) OEMs and engineering firms • Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies • Nuclear component manufacturers and equipment suppliers • U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of Defense (DoD) national laboratories • Radioactive waste management and environmental remediation firms • Advanced reactor and small modular reactor (SMR) developers

• What differentiates System One from other nuclear staffing firms?

  Three things set us apart: depth of domain expertise, scale of talent networks, and breadth of service delivery. Unlike generalist staffing firms, System One has dedicated nuclear practice teams with decades of experience placing specialized talent — from licensed reactor operators to ASNT-certified NDE technicians. We also offer outsourced services and managed workforce programs that go well beyond individual placements. Our proprietary VMS technology, transparent reporting, and dedicated onsite program management provide clients with a level of strategic partnership that typical staffing vendors cannot match.

• Does System One have experience with both commercial nuclear power plants and government/DOE facilities?

  Yes. System One supports both the commercial nuclear sector and government nuclear programs, including national laboratories and DOE sites. Our recruiting teams understand the distinct regulatory, security clearance, and compliance environments that come with each — from NRC 10 CFR requirements at commercial plants to DOE Orders governing government facilities.

• What nuclear staffing services does System One provide?

  System One offers the full spectrum of nuclear workforce solutions: • Contract / contingent staffing — on-demand placements across all nuclear disciplines • Direct hire / permanent placement — end-to-end recruiting for full-time roles • Managed Staffing Programs (MSP) — enterprise-wide contingent workforce management • Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) — System One acts as an embedded extension of your HR department • Vendor Management System (VMS) — proprietary technology to streamline contractor hiring and onboarding • Outsourced QA/QC and NDE services

• What nuclear disciplines and job functions does System One staff?

  We recruit across every functional discipline within and in support of nuclear power plants and facilities, including: • Engineering: nuclear, mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, instrumentation & controls (I&C) • Field Services: maintenance technicians, craft labor, construction workers, millwrights • Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC): auditors, inspectors, document control specialists • Nondestructive Examination (NDE): UT, RT, PT, MT, ET — ASNT Level II and III certified technicians • Radiology & Health Physics: RP technicians, supervisors, dosimetry specialists • Project Controls: schedulers, estimators, cost engineers, project managers • Operations: licensed reactor operators (ROs), senior reactor operators (SROs), plant operators • Outage Support: outage planners, coordinators, outage managers • Information Technology & Cyber Security: nuclear software, digital I&C, cybersecurity • Scientific & Research: nuclear physicists, materials scientists, laboratory technologists

• Can System One staff niche or hard-to-fill nuclear positions?

  Absolutely. Some of the highest-value work we do for nuclear clients involves sourcing rare, highly specialized talent — ASNT Level III NDE inspectors, licensed Senior Reactor Operators, nuclear criticality safety engineers, and similar roles where candidate pools are extremely thin. Our 40+ years in the nuclear industry have given us deep talent networks and relationships that generalist firms simply do not have.

• How quickly can System One mobilize nuclear talent?

  Mobilization timelines depend on the role, security and access clearance requirements, and site-specific badging processes. For standard contract placements, we are typically able to present pre-screened, qualified candidates within days. For managed outage staffing programs, we plan resourcing well in advance to ensure seamless deployment — including mobilizing 600+ technicians to multiple sites simultaneously during peak outage season.

• Does System One provide nuclear staffing across the entire United States?

  Yes. System One provides nuclear staffing and workforce solutions nationwide. We have placed professionals at nuclear facilities in over 30 states. Learn more about our office locations or contact our nuclear practice team directly.

• What NDE training programs does SOTC offer?

  SOTC offers NDE training programs aligned with ASNT SNT-TC-1A and CP-189 standards, covering the core inspection methods required for nuclear and industrial work: • Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Radiographic Testing (RT) • Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) • Visual Testing (VT) Both initial qualification and recertification training are available. SOTC also offers pipeline inspection programs for professionals entering the midstream and downstream energy sectors.