Westinghouse Electric Company · 1 day ago
Senior Engineer, Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic Design
Cranberry Township, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $106K/yr
3+ years expWestinghouse Electric Company is dedicated to providing clean energy solutions and values diversity in the workplace. The Senior Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic Design Engineer will participate in Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic activities, focusing on heat removal and coolant flow in the reactor core, while also providing technical leadership and support for various projects and analyses.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNuclear
Responsibilities
Participate in introductory training focused on standard analyses and obtain qualifications in the Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic Design Functional Area
Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulics addresses heat removal from the reactor fuel and coolant flow in the reactor core under normal operation and accident conditions. Perform standard and non-standard Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic analysis work for US and international customers, following and understanding approved methodologies, procedures and internal processes focusing on nuclear safety to produce error-free work. Analyses will support safe plant operation by determining design bases and limits that meet safety and regulatory criteria for plant, reactor core and fuel design; measure thermal margins; and evaluate risks to plant safety and fuel performance
Resolve and provide technical leadership for complex, emergent and industry issues, redesigns, model development and interface with our customers and other teams within Westinghouse to support safe plant operation
Support and provide technical leadership for special projects such as major programs, advanced plant designs, plant chemistry programs, development of new fuel products, including new cladding and fuel materials
Provide expertise and consultation to technical panels, reviews, committees, regulators, customers, and partners on multiple Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic related topics
Support general code, procedure and method development updates
Improve automation (Java, Python, or other object-oriented programming) to promote efficiency and error reduction for standard analyses and documentation
Mentor and provide Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic related training to less experienced engineering and customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (e.g. Nuclear, Mechanical.) or related Discipline preferred or recognized equivalent required
Minimum 3-7 years of engineering experience
Reactor core Thermal Hydraulic related experience with familiarity in subchannel codes helpful
Comfortable leading meetings and developing and delivering presentations
Preferred
Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) Certification helpful
Benefits
Great compensation package
Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacations and Holidays
Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
Educational Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
Company
Westinghouse Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$1.62BKey Investors
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2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M
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Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs
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