Nuclear Operations Engineer - Core Physics & Field Support

Westinghouse Electric Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits with HSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement and career/g

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Cranberry Township, PA, is seeking an Operations Engineer to support reactor core physics testing and reactor engineering services. You will assist plant operations by validating core design performance, improving nuclear systems and fuel handling, and troubleshooting instrumentation.

The role requires travel to customer sites 2–4 times a year for field work, with relocation available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Engineering required.
• Willingness to travel 2–4 times per year for field work.
• Must maintain fitness for duty and comply with behavioral observation program.

Responsibilities

• Mix of office work and hands-on, field work.
• Work with customers to support the customer's reactor operation team.
• Maintain and test equipment, shipping to customer sites, setup and tear down of test equipment at sites, testing administration and reporting.
• Support power plant customers in control room operations and communicate effectively with customers.
• Travel to customer sites for hands-on work assignments; occasional travel 2–4 times per year for 5–15 days per trip.
• Participate in Westinghouse's behavioral observation program.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Willingness to travel

Fitness for duty

Behavioral observation program

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

I&C lab equipment operation

Nuclear detection equipment

Procedures writing

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company in Cranberry Township, PA, is seeking an Operations Engineer to support reactor core physics testing and reactor engineering services. You will assist plant operations by validating core design performance, improving nuclear systems and fuel handling, and troubleshooting instrumentation.

The role requires travel to customer sites 2–4 times a year for field work, with relocation available.