Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic Design - Principal Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Career programs

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Co in Cranberry Township, PA, seeks a Principal Engineer to lead Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic Design efforts, analyzing heat removal and coolant flow under normal and accident conditions.

The role reports to the Manager - FR and Thermal Hydraulic Design in a hybrid setup with relocation available within the US. PE certification, 7+ years in reactor hydraulics, and collaboration with customers are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear, Mechanical or related discipline.
• 7+ years of engineering experience.
• Reactor core thermal hydraulic experience with subchannel codes.
• Experience with customers and regulatory personnel.
• Team environment experience.
• Computer simulation, programming and Linux experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard and non-standard Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic analyses for US and international customers.
• Follow approved methodologies, procedures and internal processes on nuclear safety and quality.
• Determine design bases and limits that meet safety and regulatory criteria for plant and fuel design.
• Measure thermal margins and evaluate risks to plant safety and fuel performance.
• Provide technical leadership for complex issues, redesigns, model development, and customer interfaces.
• Oversee development and analysis of complex technical products and processes.
• Lead engineering design and analyses, proposing solutions to ill-defined problems.
• Coordinate and integrate complex projects across diverse teams within budget and schedule.

Skills

Thermal hydraulics

Subchannel codes

Customer interaction

Team collaboration

Linux

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear/Mechanical

Job description

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Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic Design - Principal Engineer

Requisition Number: 27911

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:

As aReactor Core Thermal Hydraulic Design – Principal Engineer, you will address heat removal from the reactor fuel and coolant flow in the reactor core under normal operation and accident conditions.

You will report to the Manager - FR and Thermal Hydraulic Design. This is a hybrid role located in Cranberry, PA. Relocation is available within the US.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform standard and non-standard Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic analysis work for US and international customers, following and understanding approved methodologies, procedures and internal processes on nuclear safety and quality to produce error-free work. Analyses will support safe plant operation by determining design bases and limits that meet safety and regulatory criteria for plant, reactor core and fuel design; measure thermal margins; and evaluate risks to plant safety and fuel performance.

Resolve and provide technical leadership for complex, emergent and industry issues, redesigns, model development and interface with our customers and other teams within Westinghouse to support safe plant operation

Resolve and provide technical leadership for special projects such as major programs, advanced plant designs, plant chemistry programs, development of new fuel products, including new cladding and fuel materials.

Provide expertise and consultation to technical panels, reviews, committees, regulators, customers, and partners on multiple Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic related topics

Oversee the development, and analysis of complex technical products and processes

Lead engineering design and analyses and propose solutions to complex problems that are not well defined

Coordinate and integrate complex technical projects that encompass diverse teams; achieve established budget and schedule requirements, manage project risks, and develop mitigation strategies

Provide technical leadership for general code, procedure, and method development updates

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear, Mechanical or related Discipline.

7+ years of engineering experience

Reactor core Thermal Hydraulic related experience with familiarity in subchannel codes

Experience working with customers and regulatory personnel

Experience working in a team environment

Computer simulation, programming skills and Linux experience

Professional Engineer (PE) Certification

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.

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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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