Nuclear Reactor Engineer (early career)

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Etna (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC in Cranberry Township, PA is seeking an Operations Engineer to support reactor core physics testing and reactor engineering services. The role combines office work with hands-on field assignments and travel to customer sites.

You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager, work in a hybrid/mobile role, and collaborate with customers to ensure compliance, test execution, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Engineering required.
• Experience with nuclear detection equipment is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills for customer interface and ability to work under pressure.

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, ship equipment to customer sites, set up and tear down test equipment, and report test results.
• Travel to customer sites for hands-on work 2–4 times a year, with short field assignments 5–15 days per trip.
• Must maintain fitness for duty and participate in Westinghouse's behavioral observation program.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Engineering

Master's Degree in Nuclear Engineering

Reactor Operator License

Tools

LabVIEW

I&C lab equipment operation

Instrumentation and Control systems

Neutron detection instrumentation

Job description

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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 and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Operations Engineer, you will support reactor core physics testing and reactor engineering services. You will also support plant operations by providing solutions that validate core design performance and improve nuclear systems and fuel handling. Additionally, you will troubleshoot instrumentation, implement advanced technologies, and develop emergency operating procedures used across the operating nuclear fleet.

You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager and work a mobile/hybrid role based in Cranberry, PA.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Mix of office work and hands-on, field work.
• Work with customers to support the customer's reactor operation team.
• Maintain and testing equipment, shipping equipment to customer sites, transport, setup and tear down of test equipment at customer sites, test administration and reporting.
• We support our power plant customers by performing critical activities in the control room. Performing well under pressure is a must. The job requires strong communication skills for customer interface. Additionally, physical ability to handle test equipment is necessary.
• We will ask you to travel to customer sites for hands‑on work assignments. Additionally, it involves occasional travel, 2 to 4 times a year, to industry meetings or to customer sites for short field work assignments. These assignments typically last 5 to 15 days per trip.
• Must maintain their fitness for duty and participate in Westinghouse's behavioral observation program.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Engineering

0+ years experience

Beneficial:

• Master's Degree in Nuclear Engineering
• Reactor Operator License for University or Research Reactor (or previously held)
• Experience with use of nuclear detection equipment
• Familiarity with reactor physics and reactor dynamics
• Experience with LabVIEW software.
• Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Laboratory equipment operation and management
• Operation or design of instrumentation and control (I&C) systems
• Neutron detection (familiarity with rhodium or vanadium in-core Instrumentation)
• Experience writing engineering or operating procedures

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $58,400 to $85,000 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

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

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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