New Grad! Materials Engineer or Mechanical Engineer.

Westinghouse Electric Company; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing clean energy solutions as a New Grad Materials or Mechanical Engineer. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers on critical materials-related projects in the nuclear industry. You will contribute to the development of specifications, evaluate material degradation, and support long-term operational guidance for nuclear reactor components. With a commitment to employee well-being, the company provides competitive benefits, including health coverage, a 401(k) plan, and educational reimbursement. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in materials or mechanical engineering.
• Interest in the nuclear industry and familiarity with materials requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers on materials-related concerns in the nuclear industry.
• Develop specifications for material requirements and evaluate degradation.

Skills

Material Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Corrosion Analysis

Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)

Irradiation Embrittlement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

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. We seek to identify, attract, and recruit the most qualified talent while valuing diversity in the global workplace.

If this environment suits you, we have an exciting opportunity for a New Grad Materials Engineer or Mechanical Engineer.

This position is located at the Westinghouse facility in Chattanooga, TN. No relocation assistance will be provided. We are able to consider all candidates authorized to work without sponsorship now and in the future, as we cannot sponsor visas for this opportunity.

Your Day-to-Day:

1. Work closely with materials engineers to understand materials-related concerns in the nuclear industry, focusing on primary components such as reactor vessel internals, steam generators, reactor vessel, and containment vessel.
2. Author specifications for material requirements for new plants and components. Support manufacturing in addressing non-conformances.
3. Participate in projects related to material degradation mechanisms like corrosion, stress corrosion cracking (SCC), irradiation-assisted SCC (IASCC), irradiation embrittlement, and fatigue.
4. Develop inspection acceptance criteria for nuclear plant components, including flaw acceptance criteria and bolting patterns impacted by material degradation.
5. Evaluate observed degradation in plant components to assess continued operation.
6. Support industry projects developing guidance and requirements for the safe, long-term operation of nuclear reactor internals.

Who You Are:

As a successful candidate, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in materials or mechanical engineering
• 0-3 years of experience (new grads welcomed!)
• Interest in the nuclear industry, ASME Section III components, or similar fields
• Familiarity with materials requirements

Nice-to-Have:

• Master's degree (MS)

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to support employee health and well-being, including:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and income protection benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Educational reimbursement
• Employee referral program

Our Values:

We are committed to safety, quality, integrity, trust, customer focus, innovation, speed, teamwork, and accountability.

Our global headquarters are in Cranberry Township, PA, with over 9,000 employees across 19 countries. Learn more at westinghousenuclear.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants regardless of minority status, gender, veteran status, or disability.

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