Haha, thanks. I'll be the first to admit that I don't know squat about commercial nuclear power. That is part of the reason I'm a little apprehensive. I'm getting out because I don't like the navy, and $75k to $90k isn't worth staying in for me. I enjoy the nuke power side of things, and I hope that commercial power has more of what I like, and less of the stuff that drives me nuts about the navy.
Ok, one more question, and I think I'll be good for a while. Is a suit appropriate to wear to an interview at the Sr I&C Tech level, or is that considered overdressing?
Again, thanks everyone for the help. This has been very informative, and a little entertaining too. 
Like someone mentioned, standing watch in the control room of a commercial nuke is in no way similar to standing SRO on a boat. Although you don't want excitement as far as the plant goes, there is always something going on and plenty to do. Often, your 12 hour shift won't be enough time to get it done. As far as nuclear is concerned, there is always the same BS. There is always a ton of paperwork, there is always someone looking over your shoulder, there is always training and there are always exams. So in that respect, it is the same except you are held to a much higher standard than in the Navy and you cannot skate your way through on minimum knowledge. It is hard work, but the pay, benefits and lack of silliness is all worth it. And by lack of silliness I mean people making a big deal out of saying "10K" instead of "evaporator," someone telling you not to put your hands in your pockets even if it is 20 degrees out, etc etc etc ad infinitum. I think these are the types of things you mean that you don't like about the Navy. Yes, that military type silliness is gone. But, you get a whole new set of silliness to replace it. Things like having to wear a 2 minute drill card, having to carry around a pocket safety manual, leadership alignment meetings and a million other silly management catch phrases that you have to do. Oh, and everyone is smart and everyone knows it. I have never encountered a higher concentration of gigantic egos in my life. What is cool about it though, is that everyone is constantly challenging each other which tends to make one better at what they do. You will not be immune to any of this in I&C.
As for a suit, I don't think you can really overdress, but then again, I don't do interviews. I can tell you that I wore a nice shirt, tie and khaki pants to my SRO interview. I think you would be fine with something similar, or a suit. Good luck and keep us posted!
Justin
