Principal Engineer: RVI Load Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

Opportunities for Flexible Work Arr.

Educational Reimbursement

Global Recognition and Service Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company, headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA, seeks a Principal Engineer to lead thermal hydraulic and structural dynamic evaluations of reactor vessel internals and components. This role supports uprates, repairs and qualifications within the primary pressure boundary.

You will use ANSYS and internal thermal-hydraulic codes, guide a technical team, and coordinate with design, manufacturing and project management to deliver safe, compliant solutions in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with component design experience.
• Registered Mechanical PE license.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with ASME Section III and XI criteria.
• Experience with FEA and ANSYS.

Responsibilities

• Perform design analyses for repair, modification and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants including current operating fleet, AP1000 and AP300.
• Use analysis tools, such as finite element simulations (ex. ANSYS) and internal Westinghouse thermal hydraulic codes and hand calculations to develop loads and qualify component design.
• Lead a technical team to project completion while meeting safety, quality, schedule and budget.
• Work with other component, system, and manufacturing on the integration of the subsystems and work through emergent design issues.
• Work with project managers and subsystem/component leads to develop project schedules.

Skills

ASME Section III/XI

FEA

ANSYS

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Engineering Mechanics/Aerospace

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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 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 Principal Engineer you will be a primary lead for thermal hydraulic and structural dynamic evaluations of reactor vessel internals and working components. These analyses will support power uprates and repair, modification, and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants.

You will report to the Manager, Reactor Vessel Internals Load Development and Analysis located in Cranberry, PA and can work in a hybrid capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform design analyses for the repair, modification and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants including current operating fleet, AP1000 and AP300.
• Use analysis tools, such as finite element simulations (ex. Ansys) and internal Westinghouse thermal hydraulic codes and hand calculations to develop loads and qualify component design.
• Lead a technical team to project completion while meeting safety, quality, schedule and budget.
• Work with other component, system, and manufacturing on the integration of the subsystems and work through emergent design issues.
• Work with project managers and subsystem/component leads to develop project schedules.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or Aerospace Engineering. We will consider alternate degrees such as nuclear engineering, structural engineering, or materials science with component design experience.
• Registered Mechanical PE.
• Minimum 8 years of applicable experience required.
• Experience with ASME Section III and Section XI criteria.
• Experience with FEA and ANSYS.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. We estimate the base salary range for this position, which depends upon qualifications, to be $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

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.

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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