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Laveer Engineering · 2 months ago

Principal Nuclear Engineer

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$103K/yr - $129K/yr

5+ years exp

Westinghouse Electric Company is a leader in the nuclear energy industry, dedicated to providing safe and efficient energy solutions. The Principal Nuclear Engineer will support operations at the Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station, focusing on safety analyses and engineering design while ensuring customer satisfaction and project success.

Industrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringService Industry

Responsibilities

Perform safety analysis engineering efforts at Wolf Creek Generating Station (WCGS). This involves performing complex engineering design and analyses in the commercial nuclear industry and providing technical input and written documents supporting the design, development, training, performance, and delivery of technical products and services

Effectively define, implement, and drive projects to successful completion

Initially, primary focus will be supporting the successful transition of the WCNOC core design and safety analysis methodology to Westinghouse methodology

Directly responsible for daily overall WCNOC customer satisfaction in the area of fuel reload design and support

Support resolution of emergent plant issues

Provide periodic updates and recommendations regarding the nature and status of work/projects to all appropriate internal and external personnel. Develop and deliver presentations to communicate statuses, problem resolutions, recommendations, or promote business-related products

Provide expert knowledge within specific engineering discipline to peers, vendors, and customers

Develop procedures, processes, and methods for implementing technical requirements

Activities not limited to Wolf Creek Generating Station (WCGS); will also be required to apply engineering analysis (transient analysis, setpoints analysis, containment analysis, etc.) to other plants under the Westinghouse QA program

Qualification

Nuclear EngineeringSafety AnalysisThermal Hydraulic DesignTransient AnalysisProblem-SolvingProject ManagementCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required

Sufficient experience and logic/problem-solving capabilities to apply advanced engineering principles and techniques to propose, direct, and integrate solutions to highly complex (possibly system level), loosely defined technical problems and to identify direct approaches for the successful resolution of significant technical issues

Ability to perform assigned analyses related to the delivery of fuel reloads including fuel core and thermal hydraulic design, Chapter 15 LOCA, non-LOCA and containment transient analysis

Ability to obtain unescorted access

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