Senior Safety Analysis Engineer

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

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Senior Safety Analysis Engineer to lead LOCA safety analyses for BWRs. Hybrid work in Cranberry Township, PA or remote in the US, reporting to the BWR Safety & Analysis Manager.

The role requires a nuclear/engineering background with 4+ years in safety analysis and nuclear industry experience, along with strong modeling and calculation skills. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with relevance to nuclear safety.

Responsibilities

• Design basis safety analysis for BWR LOCA.
• Review plant drawings and specifications; build models.
• Perform safety calculations using proprietary system codes.
• Critically analyze results and produce technical documentation.
• Point of contact for LOCA inquiries from internal/external customers.
• Cognizance of plant licensing basis; assess modifications' impact.
• Evaluate models/correlations for two-phase flow and heat transfer.

Skills

LOCA safety analysis

Nuclear industry experience

Safety analysis

Engineering calculations

Education

Nuclear, Chemical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

Proprietary system 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 Senior Safety Analysis Engineer you will work in safety analysis, in particular Loss of Coolant Accidents (LOCA) for boiling water reactors (BWR).You will report to the Manager, BWR Safety & Analysis and be located either remote in the US or in a hybrid capacity in Cranberry Township, PA.Key Responsibilities:Design basis safety analysis for BWRs, in particular for LOCAReview plant drawings and specifications, build modelsPerform safety calculations using proprietary system codesCritically analyze results and produce technical documentationPoint of contact for plant-specific LOCA specific inquiries from both internal and external customersCognizance of plant specific licensing basisAssess models and correlations for prediction of two-phase flow and heat transfer phenomenaEvaluate impacts of plant modifications and operating changes on design analysisQualifications:Bachelors in one of the following Engineering Disciplines: Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.4+ years of Nuclear Industry Experience4+ years of experience with Safety AnalysisWe 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?Westinghouse offers competitive 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:Competitive SalaryComprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members401(k) Savings Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacations and HolidaysOpportunities for Flexible Work ArrangementsEducational Reimbursement ProgramEmployee Referral ProgramWestinghouse 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 QualityIntegrity and TrustCustomer Focus and InnovationSpeed and Passion to WinTeamwork and AccountabilityWhile 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 visitinghttp://www.westinghousenuclear.com.Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with DisabilitiesGet connected with Westinghouse on social media:Twitter|Facebook|LinkedIn|YouTubeYou should be proficient in:Engineering Degree