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Technology Jul 2026 7 min Expert verified
SMR Skills Guide: What You Actually Need
Small modular reactors promise a wave of jobs. But which skills are genuinely in demand, and which are just hype?
By Radha Menon
SMRSkills
The real demand
- Safety case, licensing and thermal-hydraulics remain the hardest to fill.
- Regulatory experience in advanced reactor designs carries a strong premium.
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