Lead Engineer - Nuclear Reactor Vessel Loads & Analysis

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Global recognition and service

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Principal Engineer to lead thermal hydraulic and structural dynamic analyses of reactor vessel internals for power uprates and repairs in nuclear plants. Hybrid work arrangement available in Cranberry Township, PA.

You will report to the Manager, Reactor Vessel Internals Load Development and Analysis and work with a team to develop loads, qualify designs, and ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or Aerospace Engineering; alternative degrees may be considered with component design experience
• Registered Mechanical PE
• Minimum 8 years of applicable experience
• Experience with ASME Section III and Section XI criteria
• Experience with FEA and ANSYS

Responsibilities

• Perform design analyses for repair, modification and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants including current operating fleet, AP1000 and AP300
• Use analysis tools, such as finite element simulations (e.g. ANSYS) and internal Westinghouse thermal hydraulic codes and hand calculations to develop loads and qualify component design
• Lead a technical team to project completion while meeting safety, quality, schedule and budget
• Work with other component, system, and manufacturing on the integration of the subsystems and work through emergent design issues
• Work with project managers and subsystem/component leads to develop project schedules

Skills

FEA

ANSYS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Principal Engineer to lead thermal hydraulic and structural dynamic analyses of reactor vessel internals for power uprates and repairs in nuclear plants. Hybrid work arrangement available in Cranberry Township, PA.

You will report to the Manager, Reactor Vessel Internals Load Development and Analysis and work with a team to develop loads, qualify designs, and ensure safety and compliance.