Senior Digital Monitoring & Protection Engineer, Nuclear

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 86,500 - 106,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Educational Reimbursement

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Senior Engineer for Digital Monitoring and Protection Systems in Cranberry Township, PA. This role involves addressing reactor coolant flow and safety evaluations while working in a hybrid environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 4 years of related experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for flexible work. The position offers a salary range of $86,500 to $106,500 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical or related discipline).
• 4+ years engineering experience required.
• Comfortable leading meetings and delivering presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support plant startup and resolve technical leadership issues.
• Perform COLSS and CPCS analysis for safety evaluation.
• Provide consultation on COLSS/CPCS related topics.

Skills

Engineering experience

Statistical analysis

Presentation skills

Programming skills

Linux experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Computer simulation software

Subchannel codes

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 Digital Monitoring and Protection Systems – Senior 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, Thermal Hydraulic Design, and work a hybrid role based in Cranberry, PA. Relocation available within the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in introductory training focused on standard analyses and obtain qualifications in Digital Monitoring and Protection Systems
• Perform standard and non-standard COLSS and CPCS analysis work for US and international customers. This work follows and understands approved methodologies, regulatory guidelines, procedures, and internal processes. Throughout, maintain focus on nuclear safety 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. You will also measure thermal margins and evaluate risks to plant safety and fuel performance.
• Provide plant startup support, resolve and support technical leadership for complex, emergent and industry issues, redesigns, model development and interface with our customers and other departments within Westinghouse to support safe plant operation
• Resolve and support 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.
• Support expertise and consultation to technical panels, reviews, committees, regulators, customers, and partners on multiple COLSS/CPCS related topics
• Support general code, procedure and method development updates
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (e.g. Nuclear, Mechanical) or related Discipline
• 4+ years engineering experience
• Statistical related experience helpful
• COLSS/CPCS related experience with familiarity in subchannel codes and Combustion Engineering (CE) Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) helpful
• Comfortable leading meetings and developing and delivering presentations
• Computer simulation, programming skills and Linux experience helpful
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) Certification helpful
  
  

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 $86,500 to $106,500 per year.

Why Westinghouse?

Benefits

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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