Westinghouse Electric Company · 1 day ago
Nuclear Design Engineer I
Cranberry Township, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$58K/yr - $73K/yr
0+ years expWestinghouse Electric Company is an innovative leader in the nuclear energy industry, committed to providing clean energy solutions. The Nuclear Design Engineer I will participate in training and perform nuclear core design calculations while collaborating with various engineering departments to deliver high-quality analyses for PWR plants.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNuclear
Responsibilities
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 coeds, following internal methodology and design manuals, and consulting with experienced peer and mentor engineers
Participants will interpret the results and work with independent engineering verifiers and 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 on a core reload schedule
You will work with departments within Core Engineering (Thermal Hydraulics, Fuel Rod Design, Project Management) and groups outside CE (Safety Analysis and Licensing)
Examples of the type of nuclear design calculations may include the following for Westinghouse PWR plant designs
Qualification
Required
0 years' experience
Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering Required (not open to other engineering disciplines)
Preferred
Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred
Applicable experience helpful
Interest in Core Neutronics and Nuclear Fuel Design
Computer simulation experience helpful, 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
Company
Westinghouse Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.62BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
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2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M
Leadership Team
Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Margaret Cosentino
Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs
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