Mechanical Systems Engineer I - Cranberry, PA

MSCCN; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) match

Paid vacations

Flexible work options

Educational reimbursement

Career programs

Recognition programs

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company, based in Cranberry Township, PA, seeks a Mechanical Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and implement complex nuclear-related products and systems. The role includes hybrid on-site and telecommuting work, with periodic outage shifts and no relocation assistance.

The position emphasizes independent and collaborative design, experience with HVAC and fluid systems, and a path toward PE licensure, with domestic and occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (or Nuclear, Chemical or Aerospace) with minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Fundamentals of engineering, uncertainty treatments, and engineering tools.
• Experience with MathCad, MATLAB, VBA, or Python.
• Familiarity with testing and testing analysis.
• Knowledge of fluid systems, HVAC, and instrumentation interfaces.
• FE/EIT or willing to obtain and work toward a PE license.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal, thermal/hydraulic, and piping network engineering design and analysis for the Nuclear Steam Supply System and the Balance of Plant of nuclear power plants, small modular reactors, or microreactors.
• Evaluate advanced plant design debt and implement in current documentation.
• Develop blower, pump, valve, heat exchanger, HVAC, or other equipment sizing requirements.
• Work both independently and collaboratively.
• Support more senior engineering personnel in various design and analysis efforts.
• Identify problems and propose solutions to projects and tasks assigned.
• Communicate with your mentors, leads, and manager on your work's progress, status, technical issues, and schedule.
• Work and collaborate with other personnel
• Participate in team, vendor, regulator, and customer meetings
• Perform work within established scope, budgetary, and schedule requirements.
• Gain qualifications in technical areas to independently author analyses.
• Support several weeks per year of outage shift work at one or more nuclear power plants or in the Westinghouse Outage Control Center.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Nuclear/Chemical/Aerospace

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

MathCad

MATLAB

VBA

Python

Job description

Job Details

Requisition Number: 34042

Company: Westinghouse Electric Co

Location: Cranberry Township, US

Position

As a Mechanical Systems Engineer you will support the design, development, implementation, and analysis of complex technical products, processes, components, equipment, and systems related advanced and legacy reactors.

You will report to the Mechanical Systems and Equipment Nuclear Plant Mechanical Engineering. This position is hybrid in nature requiring several days a week on-site at Westinghouse's Cranberry Woods Headquarters office, and the other days telecommuting. No relocation will be provided for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thermal, thermal/hydraulic, and piping network engineering design and analysis for the Nuclear Steam Supply System and the Balance of Plant of nuclear power plants, small modular reactors, or microreactors.
• Evaluate advanced plant design debt and implement in current documentation.
• Develop blower, pump, valve, heat exchanger, HVAC, or other equipment sizing requirements.
• Work both independently and collaboratively.
• Support more senior engineering personnel in various design and analysis efforts.
• Identify problems and propose solutions to projects and tasks assigned.
• Communicate with your mentors, leads, and manager on your work's progress, status, technical issues, and schedule.
• Work and collaborate with other personnel
• Participate in team, vendor, regulator, and customer meetings
• Perform work within established scope, budgetary, and schedule requirements.
• Gain qualifications in technical areas to independently author analyses.
• Support several weeks per year of outage shift work at one or more nuclear power plants or in the Westinghouse Outage Control Center.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (Minimum 3.0 GPA) (or Nuclear, Chemical or Aerospace).
• General knowledge of engineering and application of fundamentals, uncertainty treatments, and engineering tools.
• Experience with MathCad, MATLAB, VBA, and/or Python.
• Familiarity with testing and testing analysis.
• Knowledge in systems and component design and analysis, including fluid systems, HVAC systems, and interfaces with instrumentation and control.
• FE/EIT or is willing obtain and work eventually toward a Registered Professional Engineer license.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on occasion.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $58,400 to $73,000 per year.

Benefits

• 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

Company Overview

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• 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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