Lead Engineer, Reactor Vessel Loads & Dynamics (Hybrid)

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Co is seeking a Principal Engineer for RVI Load Development to lead thermal hydraulic and structural dynamic analyses of reactor vessel internals. You will develop loads, qualify component designs, and support uprates, repairs, and qualifications for Westinghouse nuclear plants.

Reporting to the Manager of Reactor Vessel Internals Load Development and Analysis in Cranberry, PA, this hybrid-eligible role requires strong FEA skills with ANSYS, collaboration across teams, and

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Eng, Eng Mechanics or Aero Eng; alternate degrees with design experience accepted.
• Registered Mechanical PE.
• Minimum 8 years of applicable experience.
• Experience with ASME III and XI criteria.
• Experience with FEA and ANSYS.

Responsibilities

• Perform design analyses for repair, modification and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary for Westinghouse nuclear plants.
• Use finite element simulations (e.g., ANSYS) and internal thermal-hydraulic codes to develop loads and qualify designs.
• Lead a technical team to project completion while meeting safety, quality, schedule and budget.
• Collaborate with other teams to integrate subsystems and resolve design issues.
• Develop project schedules with project managers and subsystem leads.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Engineering Mechanics

Aerospace Engineering

PE Registered

ASME III XI

FEA

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Alternate degrees with component design experience

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Co is seeking a Principal Engineer for RVI Load Development to lead thermal hydraulic and structural dynamic analyses of reactor vessel internals. You will develop loads, qualify component designs, and support uprates, repairs, and qualifications for Westinghouse nuclear plants.

Reporting to the Manager of Reactor Vessel Internals Load Development and Analysis in Cranberry, PA, this hybrid-eligible role requires strong FEA skills with ANSYS, collaboration across teams, and