Nuclear Design Engineer
Westinghouse Electric Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cranberry Township • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $58,400 - $73,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Participate in introductory nuclear design specific training leading to a Westinghouse Nuclear Design (ND) qualification
- Embrace the nuclear culture - Understand what makes Nuclear special and implement human performance tools and operating experience to produce high-quality error free customer deliverables
- Perform nuclear core design reload calculations by using the internal and external nuclear core design simulation codes, following internal methodology and design manuals, and consulting with experienced peer and mentor engineers
- Interpret the results and work with independent engineering verifiers to produce and deliver quality calculations to operating PWR plants
- Participate in engineering learning seminars to maintain qualification and learn and apply lessons learned and operational experience in core design
- Become a member of a core reload team and work with the nuclear plant customer to provide high-quality analyses
- Work with teams within Core Engineering (Thermal Hydraulics, Fuel Rod Design, Project Management) and groups outside CE (Safety Analysis and Licensing)
Requirements
- Bachelor's Nuclear Engineering Required (not open to other engineering disciplines)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred
- Applicable experience
- Interest in Core Neutronics and Nuclear Fuel Design
- Computer simulation experience preferred, but not strictly required
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
- Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
- 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
- Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
- Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
- Employee Referral Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
nuclear core designreload calculationsnuclear core design simulation codescomputer simulation
Soft skills
team collaborationcommunicationproblem-solving
Certifications
Westinghouse Nuclear Design qualification