Sara Dolatshahi
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Ms. Sara Dolatshahi

Nuclear Plant Control Room Supervisor, OPG
Canada
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  • Jillian asked Sara Dolatshahi, OPG

    Added Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 4:08 AM

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    Answered Monday, October 8, 2018 at 8:29 AM

    After high school, I studied 4 years of Chemical Engineering. Few years later, after I started working for a Nuclear power plant, I completed 2 more years of school part time to obtain my masters in Nuclear Engineering. Let me know if you have any other ...

  • Estrella Alonso asked Sara Dolatshahi, OPG

    Added Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 8:08 PM

    Name: Specific degree: Please deacribe you engineering field. What is your current job title? Please describe your particular job and duties. What is your average work schedule? Starting with high school, please describe your educational background If you had it to do over, related to your career or education, would you do anything differently? What advice would you give to me as someone interested in pursuing a career path similar to yours?
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    Answered Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 1:13 PM
    Engineering field:  
    Nuclear Engineering  
    Job title: 
    Shift Manager of a nuclear power plant producing electricity.  
    Job description:
    I am responsible for safe operation of the plant and safety of personnel, public and environment.  I have the ...
  • Answered Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 7:39 PM
    No, you don’t have to be a really smart person to become a nuclear engineer.  You just need to be willing to work hard and not give up.  Remember that life is about learning and realizing that anything is possible when you put your mind to it. Once you ...
  • Praneeth, Srikakulam

    Added Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    I am a chemical engineering student. Can I work as nuclear engineer?
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    Answered Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    Dear Praneeth,

    Generally, you can work as a nuclear engineer with a chemical engineering degree, as I did.  Sometimes though, particular companies may prefer to hire people with nuclear engineering background.  However, most of the companies ...
  • Kolby, Arlington

    Added Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Why is it so important to have a bachelor's degree for Nuclear Engineering?
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    Answered Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Dear Kolby,

    Nuclear engineering is an exciting specialized field, which is not something you can pick up at high school or community college level.  Nuclear engineering is mostly used in jobs involving generation of electricity from a nuclear power ...

  • Nataly, Winder,GA asked Sara Dolatshahi, OPG

    Added Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    Hello! My name is Nataly and I am in the 7th grade. I was reading your biography and it was really impressive! I am really interested in being a Nuclear Engineer when I grow up. This year for my Science fair I am interested in making a Nuclear fuser. Are there any tips or advice that you could give me? Thank you and have a great day, Nataly
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    Answered Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    I am sorry for the late response Nataly - I hope I am not too late.  

    First off, I'd like to say that I am honored by your question and excited to see that you are interested in becoming a nuclear Engineer.  Engineering is a rewarding career. ...