Senior Engineer, Nuclear Safety Analysis

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations & holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Global recognition

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Cranberry Township, PA, seeks a Senior Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer to perform design basis safety analyses for nuclear reactors, focusing on LOCA. The role reports to the Engineering Manager of Loss of Coolant Accident Safety Analysis and is located at the Global Headquarters with a hybrid on-site/remote schedule.

Responsibilities include developing and evaluating two-phase flow and heat transfer models, applying statistics for safety analysis, assessing

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of nuclear plant safety analysis experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical).
• Ability to deliver technical presentations to communicate status and recommendations.
• Interest in software programming and code development is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assess models for two-phase flow and heat transfer.
• Use statistical techniques for realistic nuclear reactor safety analysis.
• Evaluate impacts of plant modifications on design analysis.
• Maintain cognizance of licensing basis and Analysis of Record.
• Serve as point of contact for LOCA inquiries.
• Mentor newer engineers.
• Identify and suggest process improvements.
• Participate on project teams with schedules and cost estimates.

Skills

Nuclear safety analysis

Technical presentations

Programming interest

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical)

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 Senior Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer you will perform design basis safety analysis for nuclear reactors, in particular for Loss of Coolant Accidents (LOCA).
You will report to the Engineering Manager of Loss of Coolant Accident Safety Analysis and be located at Global Headquarters in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. The position is hybrid; you will work a mix of on-site and remote days, typically within the same week.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and assessment of models and correlations for prediction of two-phase flow and heat transfer phenomena
• Use statistical techniques for performing realistic nuclear reactor safety analysis and contribute to development of analysis methodologies for design basis accidents
• Evaluate impacts of plant modifications and operating changes on design analysis
• Cognizance of plant specific licensing basis, Analysis of Record, 50.46 reporting
• Point of contact for plant-specific LOCA specific inquiries from both internal and external customers
• Mentor newer engineers
• Identify and suggest process improvements
• Participate on project teams, contribute to project schedule generation and cost estimates
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of applicable Nuclear Plant Safety Analysis experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical)
• Develop and deliver technical presentations to communicate a variety of issues: project status, problem resolution, engineering recommendations.
• Interest in software programming and code development, while not required, is considered a benefit
  

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 $85,200 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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