Starting off with an MS

[DavidNuke]

Hello there, I've done some searching and haven't really seen this topic being discussed. I'm due to finish at a well ranked US university with a Nuclear Engineering Masters degree, with a focus in radiation detection. I have light experience with: MCNP, RELAP, and Saphire 8.

I am open to working on all light water reactors and at any detector company. I've started my job search, mostly looking at Engineer I type positions. This seems a bit typical.

What type of positions should I keep an eye out for that perhaps I didn't know I could get?

What type of certifications or skills might I consider to acquire?

Any words from those who know where one may go from starting at this level of experience is appreciated.