Principal Seismic Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking a Principal Seismic Engineer to support civil and structural design activities, focusing on seismic analysis and soil-structure interactions. This remote role requires at least 8 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in analytical tools and knowledge of industry codes. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in civil or structural engineering.
• Experience with seismic analysis and soil-structure interaction analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct civil/structural design activities.
• Evaluate soil-structure interaction effects.
• Address technical issues for seismic analysis.
• Provide on-site support at utilities.
• Develop engineering sketches using CAD tools.

Skills

Soil-structure interaction analysis

Seismic analysis

Analytical tools (ANSYS, LS-DYNA)

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

LS-DYNA

GTSTRUDL

SASSI

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you interested in being part of a creative 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 want to recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role

As a Principal Seismic Engineer, you will civil / structural design activities which include evaluation of soil-structure-interaction effects and characterization of dynamic soil properties. You will address technical issues for seismic analysis using analytical tools, justify design changes, and troubleshoot new issues.

You will report to the Manager of Concrete / Rebar Design and Seismic Analysis. You will work a remote schedule.

Annually Paid: 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.

Responsibilities

• Civil / structural design activities like evaluation of soil-structure-interaction effects and characterization of dynamic soil properties
• Address technical issues related to seismic analysis of building structures and fabrication, assembly, and construction phases of civil/structural projects like technical justification of design changes and sometimes troubleshooting emergent technical issues
• On-Site support at utilities and smaller projects
• Analytical tools like ANSYS, LS-DYNA, GTSTRUDL, and SASSI
• Aid in maintenance of software compliance records and closure of engineering corrective actions
• Become familiar with applicable industry civil/structural codes like ACI, AISC, ASCE, and AWS standards and Westinghouse procedures
• Develop engineering sketches and markups using AutoCAD or similar CAD programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering -or- Structural Engineering
• Nice-to have but not required:
  • PE, FE/EIT
  • Nuclear industry
  • Seismic analysis and soil-structure-interaction analysis

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well- being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Great compensation package
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income ProtectionBenefits
• Dental & Vision
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Family Leave
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We ensure our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• 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 9,000 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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