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Nuclear Engineering 

The outlook for nuclear energy expansion in the United States and worldwide remains strong as new plant build plans are gaining significant momentum. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, world energy demand is expected to grow by more than 50 percent by 2030. This demand, coupled with concerns about climate change and dependence on overseas supplies of fossil fuels, is driving a strong resurgence in nuclear energy.

Tetra Tech experts have been involved with the design and construction of more than 20 nuclear power facilities over the past four decades. Current staff includes engineers, consultants, and construction and procurement specialists experienced with the unique requirements of the industry. Tetra Tech has the proven tools and processes to support all levels of nuclear quality assurance services including an approved ASME NQA-1 Quality Program and an ASME Section III, Division 1 and Division 3 Quality Program supporting our N-Stamp Certificates.

Tetra Tech is the leading provider of nuclear power plant re-licensing services in the United States and a key provider to both utilities and other engineering firms in the preparation of license applications for new nuclear power plants. Tetra Tech has prepared license renewal environmental reports for nearly 30 applicants and is at the forefront of preparing applications for 13 reactors at seven sites.

Our nuclear engineering services include:

• Extended power uprates
• Site specific investigations (cultural, biological)
• Meteorological support (new tower design, siting, and data management)
• Baseline audits
• Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI)
• Owner engineer support
• Licensing support for new and existing facilities
• Permitting support for new reactors