Westinghouse Electric Company · 9 hours ago
Senior Reactor Engineer - Nuclear Operations
Cranberry Township, PA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70/hr - $80/hr
20+ years expWestinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Senior Reactor Engineer to support their mission of providing clean energy solutions. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience in nuclear operations to develop and validate operating procedures for new and existing nuclear plants, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNuclear
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Apply knowledge about integrated plant operations to develop/update the way control room operators run plants with operating procedures in normal, abnormal and emergency conditions
Validate various scenarios in control room simulators, before training reactor operators with them and implementing them in plants worldwide
Scope of work will include the operating fleet (integrating operating experience and new scenarios) and the next generation of nuclear plants (SMR and microreactors), giving you learning and development opportunities in both worlds
Develop test procedures supporting commissioning of new plants (like the AP1000) to demonstrate the functionality of components and systems from pre-op testing through the startup phases
Develop plant operation and operating procedure for the Westinghouse eVinci™ Micro Reactor and AP300 Small Modular Reactor designs to ensure safe and efficient operation
Work with existing customers and internal team to develop NOPs, AOPs, EOPs, FSGs, and other related documents for the operating fleet including the AP1000
Collaboration with new plant designers and licensed reactor operators to define the best and safest way to operate nuclear plants
As an author of operating and test procedures, you may support the commissioning of new plants worldwide
Qualification
Required
20+ years of experience working as a licensed Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator in a Commercial Nuclear Power Plant (PWR) or experience as a qualified SRO Instructor
Held a Senior Reactor Operator License for a Power Reactor in the past 5 years OR has been an active Operating Procedure Writer for a Power Reactor in the past 5 years
We require detailed knowledge of PWR operation, systems, components, and procedures
U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status required (sponsorship not available)
Benefits
Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan
Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
Company
Westinghouse Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.62BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M
Leadership Team
Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Justin Johnson
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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