Principal Engineer, Probabilistic Risk Assessments - Remote Based

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacations

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement

Global Recognition Programs

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC seeks a Principal Engineer for Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRA) in a remote-based role US-wide. You will report to the Senior Manager, Risk Analysis and guide global project teams, performing PRA across plant designs and regulatory interfaces.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 10+ years PRA experience (7+ in nuclear PRA), knowledge of PWR operations, and proficiency with CAFTA and RiskSpectrum. Advanced degree or PE is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 10+ years professional experience with minimum 7 years of PRA model development for nuclear plants.
• Advanced degree and/or Professional Engineer license considered a plus.
• Knowledge of PWR reactor operations.
• Familiarity with Internal/External Hazards PRAs, Level 2 PRAs, Human Reliability Analysis (HRA) and EOPs.
• Proficiency with PRA software CAFTA and RiskSpectrum.

Responsibilities

• Perform Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRA) for complex nuclear plant systems across hazards.
• Lead global project teams and manage scope, schedule and budget.
• Present technical topics to customers and regulatory bodies.
• Support strategic initiatives, develop product offerings and pursue markets.
• Mentor early-career engineers and lead knowledge management initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree

Tools

CAFTA

RiskSpectrum

Job description

Principal Engineer, Probabilistic Risk Assessments - Remote Based

Requisition Number: 30609

Company: Westinghouse Electric Co

Location: Cranberry Township, US

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:

If this sounds like an environment you would excel in, we have an exciting opportunity for a 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.

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 $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

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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