Westinghouse Electric Company

Principal Engineer, Reactor Vessel Internals

Westinghouse Electric Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cranberry Township • Pennsylvania • United States

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Salary

💰 $103,200 - $129,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Perform design and analyses for the repair, modification and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants including current operating fleet, AP1000 and AP300
  • Use analysis tools, such as finite element simulations (ex. Ansys) and hand calculations to qualify component design
  • Lead a technical team to project completion while meeting safety, quality, schedule and budget
  • Work with other component, system, and manufacturing on the integration of the subsystems and work through emergent design issues
  • Work with project managers and subsystem/component leads to develop project schedules
  • Identify and define technical risks and challenges, direct efforts to successful resolution
  • Bring engineering rigor to resolution of problems that are sometimes loosely, or only partially, defined, requiring experience within given discipline
  • Incorporate the use of industry, regulatory, or NRC/DOE/ASME codes, standards, and criteria relevant to nuclear reactors in design activities
  • Provide technical guidance, direction, and collaborate with other personnel including partners such as national laboratories, sub-contractors, suppliers, fabricators, and customers
  • Support plant refueling outages (both on-site and remotely) including stretches of 12-hour shift work and overnight work because of time sensitivity
  • Adaptable to changes in strategy, market, design, or manufacturing
  • Self-motivation for delivery of high-quality engineering or physical material products

Requirements

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or Aerospace Engineering
  • We will consider alternate degrees such as nuclear engineering, structural engineering, or materials science with component design experience
  • Registered Mechanical PE
  • Minimum 8 years of applicable experience required
  • Experience with ASME Section III and Section XI criteria
  • Experience with FEA and ANSYS
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 & Tools
finite element analysiscomponent designhand calculationsproject schedulingtechnical risk identificationproblem resolutionengineering rigornuclear reactor design
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationadaptabilityself-motivation
Certifications
BS in Mechanical EngineeringRegistered Mechanical PE