Principal Thermal Hydraulic Methods Engineer

Laveer Engineering; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Thermal Hydraulic Methods Engineer, where you will leverage advanced modeling and simulation techniques to optimize product and process designs. This role offers the opportunity to lead engineering projects, collaborate with experimental teams, and enhance capabilities through innovative modeling tools. With a hybrid work model, you can enjoy the flexibility of both remote and on-site work. The company is committed to safety, quality, and innovation, providing a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement programs

Employee referral incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in thermal-hydraulics modeling and simulation.
• Hands-on experience with multi-physics simulations and CFD codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects and collaborate with teams to correlate simulation results.
• Implement new modeling tools to enhance simulation capabilities.

Skills

Thermal-Hydraulics Modeling

Python Scripting

Multi-Physics Simulations

Statistical Analysis

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Machine Learning Techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

Siemens STAR-CCM+

High Performance Computing

Job description

Principal Thermal Hydraulic Methods Engineer

About the role:

As a Principal Thermal Hydraulic Methods Engineer, you will apply advanced modeling and simulation techniques to support product and process design optimization, safety analysis, and licensing activities. You will report to the Nuclear Fuel Engineering Manager of Reactor Technology and Methods. The position is located at our Global Headquarters in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with experimental teams to correlate simulation results with test data.
• Implement new modeling tools and techniques to enhance capabilities.
• Lead work of other engineers and provide periodic performance feedback.
• Coordinate and integrate complex technical projects across multiple teams, ensuring they meet budget and schedule requirements.
• Develop and deliver presentations to communicate status, resolve problems, or promote related business products.
• This role involves a hybrid work model with a mix of on-site and remote days, typically within the same week, based at our Global Headquarters in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of applicable experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering.
• Experience leading the development and application of advanced thermal-hydraulics models for complex systems.
• Hands-on experience with multi-physics simulations, including heat transfer, fluid flow, structural mechanics, and neutronics.
• Experience working with High Performance Computing environments on Linux-based systems.
• Proficiency in using system and sub-channel thermal-hydraulics codes.
• Experience with Verification, Validation, and Uncertainty Quantification methods.
• Experience with Python scripting for automation and workflow enhancement.
• Experience in statistical analysis of simulation and experimental data.
• Ability to prepare technical documents for products/services.
• Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics using commercial CFD codes such as ANSYS Fluent/CFX and Siemens STAR-CCM+.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning modeling techniques applied to engineering problems.
• Experience in Fluid-Structure Interaction modeling and analysis.
• Experience with Generative Design and Topology Optimization.

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to support employee health and well-being, including:

• Comprehensive health, wellness, and income protection benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential counseling and resources.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match.
• Paid vacations and holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Educational reimbursement programs.
• Employee referral incentives.

We are committed to safety, quality, integrity, innovation, and teamwork. Our global headquarters is in Cranberry Township, PA, with over 9,000 employees across 19 countries. Learn more at westinghousenuclear.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Employment may require compliance with export control regulations of the U.S. and other countries, depending on the position.