Simulator Operation Engineer - Portuguese

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; San Sebastián de los Reyes; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid model of work

Lunch allowance

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Westinghouse Nuclear Spain SAU in Madrid is seeking a Simulator Operation Engineer to ensure high-fidelity simulators perform as intended for operator training. You will work at the intersection of plant operations, engineering analysis and advanced simulation technology, turning data into insights and supporting nuclear safety.

You will report to the Simulator Operational Support Manager in a full-time hybrid role based at the Madrid headquarters in San Sebastián de los Reyes, combining

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Energy, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical)
• Knowledge in nuclear energy, power generation or complex industrial systems, control systems, instrumentation, modeling, simulation tools, programming, automation, and data analysis
• Portuguese, Spanish and English proficiency
• Driver's license
• Ability to travel

Responsibilities

• Perform verification, validation and acceptance testing on full-scope nuclear power plant simulators.
• Compare simulator performance with plant reference data, operating procedures and engineering requirements.
• Investigate discrepancies, identify causes and collaborate with specialists to implement solutions.
• Contribute to modernization, upgrade, Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test campaigns.
• Prepare clear technical reports, test records and engineering documentation.
• Work with international teams across simulation, modeling, systems, controls and instrumentation.
• Support technical meetings, customer demonstrations, audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Nuclear energy

Power generation

Control systems

Instrumentation

Modeling

Simulation tools

Programming

Automation

Data analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Nuclear engineering

Job description

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Requisition Number: 35048

Company: Westinghouse Nuclear Spain SAU

Location: SAN SEBASTIAN DE LOS REYES, M, ES, 28703

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

About the role:

As a Simulator Operation Engineer, you will ensure that the high-fidelity simulators used to train licensed nuclear power plant operators perform exactly as intended. You will work at the intersection of plant operations, engineering analysis and advanced simulation technology—turning data into insights, investigating complex behavior and contributing to projects with an impact on nuclear safety and operator readiness.

You will report to the Simulator Operational Support Manager. You will be located at the Madrid headquarters in San Sebastián de los Reyes. This is a full-time hybrid remote/in-office role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform verification, validation and acceptance testing on full-scope nuclear power plant simulators.
• Compare simulator performance with plant reference data, operating procedures and engineering requirements.
• Investigate discrepancies, identify causes and collaborate with specialists to implement solutions.
• Contribute to modernization, upgrade, Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test campaigns.
• Prepare clear technical reports, test records and engineering documentation.
• Work with international teams across simulation, modeling, systems, controls and instrumentation.
• Support technical meetings, customer demonstrations, audits and regulatory inspections.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Energy, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical)
• Knowledge in nuclear energy, power generation or complex industrial systems, control systems, instrumentation, modeling, simulation tools, programming, automation, and data analysis
• Portuguese, Spanish and English proficiency
• Driver's license
• Ability to travel

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Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in Spain can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Hybrid model of work.
• High flexibility and autonomy.
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
  • Lunch allowance.
  • Private health insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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