Principal Engineer, Probabilistic Risk Assessments - Remote Based

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Remote; USD 103,200 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) with Company Match Contributions

Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Principal Engineer for its Risk Analysis team. This US-based remote role offers the opportunity to perform Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRA) for nuclear power plant systems, lead global project teams, and mentor early-career engineers.

The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and proficiency with PRA software. The position comes with a competitive salary range of $103,200 to $129,000.

Qualifications

• 10+ years professional experience with minimum 7 years of experience with PRA Model development applied to nuclear plants.
• Advanced degree and/or Professional Engineer license considered a plus.
• Peer Review experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRA) for complex nuclear power plant systems.
• Lead global project teams and contribute to technical scope execution.
• Support and identify strategic initiatives, develop product offerings.

Skills

Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRA)

Knowledge of PWR reactor operations

Proficiency with PRA software (CAFTA, RiskSpectrum)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About the role

Principal Engineer in our Risk Analysis team. This is a US-based remote opportunity. You will report to the Senior Manager, Risk Analysis and this will be a remote based role.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRA) for complex nuclear power plant systems; evaluating a plant's potential vulnerability to all risk and hazard types (i.e., seismic, fire, flooding, etc.). Assessments may support both domestic and international operating plants, as well as new reactors still in the design phase.
• Lead global project teams by contributing to technical scope execution in various roles (author, mentor, verifier), as well as meeting schedule and financial objectives.
• Present technical topics and interface with global customers and regulatory bodies.
• Support and identify strategic initiatives, develop product offerings, and pursue target product markets.
• Mentor early-career engineers and lead initiatives for knowledge management and retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 10+ years professional experience with minimum 7 years of experience with PRA Model development applied to nuclear plants.
• Advanced degree and/or Professional Engineer license considered a plus.
• Knowledge of PWR reactor operations.
• In addition to basic Risk and Hazard skills, you should have a knowledge of:
  • Internal/External Hazards PRAs
  • Level 2 PRAs
  • Human Reliability Analysis (HRA)
  • Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs)
• Proficiency with PRA software (CAFTA, RiskSpectrum)
• Peer Review experience preferred.

Salary

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $103,200 to $129,000 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

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Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities