Digital Monitoring and Protection Systems - Senior Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacations

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement

Career Programs

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Cranberry Township, PA, is seeking a Digital Monitoring and Protection Systems - Senior Engineer to address heat removal from reactor fuel and coolant flow under normal operation and accident conditions.

You will report to the Manager, Thermal Hydraulic Design, and work a hybrid role based in Cranberry, PA. Relocation available within the US. This role supports safe plant operation and regulatory compliance through advanced COLSS/CPCS analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (e.g. Nuclear, Mechanical) or related discipline.
• 4+ years engineering experience.
• COLSS/CPCS experience with familiarity in subchannel codes and NSSS helpful.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or PE certification helpful.

Responsibilities

• Participate in introductory training focused on standard analyses and obtain qualifications in Digital Monitoring and Protection Systems.
• Perform standard and non-standard COLSS and CPCS analysis work for US and international customers.
• Provide plant startup support and support technical leadership for complex issues and new fuel products.
• Support development updates and liaise with regulators and customers on COLSS/CPCS topics.
• Contribute to code, procedure and method development.

Skills

Lead meetings

Presentations

Linux experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical) or related Discipline

Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) Certification helpful

Tools

COLSS/CPCS analysis experience

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role

As a Digital Monitoring and Protection Systems - Senior Engineer you will address heat removal from the reactor fuel and coolant flow in the reactor core under normal operation and accident conditions.

You will report to the Manager, Thermal Hydraulic Design, and work a hybrid role based in Cranberry, PA. Relocation available within the US.

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Key Responsibilities

• Participate in introductory training focused on standard analyses and obtain qualifications in Digital Monitoring and Protection Systems
• Perform standard and non-standard COLSS and CPCS analysis work for US and international customers. This work follows and understands approved methodologies, regulatory guidelines, procedures, and internal processes. Throughout, maintain focus 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. You will also measure thermal margins and evaluate risks to plant safety and fuel performance.
• Provide plant startup support, resolve and support technical leadership for complex, emergent and industry issues, redesigns, model development and interface with our customers and other departments within Westinghouse to support safe plant operation
• Resolve and support 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.
• Support expertise and consultation to technical panels, reviews, committees, regulators, customers, and partners on multiple COLSS/CPCS related topics
• Support general code, procedure and method development updates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (e.g. Nuclear, Mechanical) or related Discipline
• 4+ years engineering experience
• Statistical related experience helpful
• COLSS/CPCS related experience with familiarity in subchannel codes and Combustion Engineering (CE) Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) helpful
• Comfortable leading meetings and developing and delivering presentations
• Computer simulation, programming skills and Linux experience helpful
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) Certification helpful

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $86,500 to $106,500 per year.

Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• 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

Our Values

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

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

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