
Nuclear Core Design Engineer I
$58,400 - $73,000 / year
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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 Nuclear Core Design Engineer, you will support and develop most nuclear plant types and fuel types around the world to ensure customer success with advances in fuel, core, and next-generation plant designs. We vigorously maintain accountabilities to Nuclear Safety in a culture that promotes the safe operation of the global nuclear fleet.
You will report to the Manager- Nuclear Design and work a hybrid schedule based in Cranberry, PA.
Key Responsibilities:
Participate in introductory nuclear design specific training leading to a Westinghouse Nuclear Design (ND) qualification.
Embrace the nuclear culture- Understand what makes Nuclear special and implement human performance tools and operating experience to produce high-quality error free customer deliverables.
Perform nuclear core design reload calculations by using the internal and external nuclear core design simulation coeds, following internal methodology and design manuals, and consulting with experienced peer and mentor engineers.
Participants will interpret the results and work with independent engineering verifiers and to produce and deliver quality calculations to operating PWR plants.
Participate in engineering learning seminars to maintain qualification and learn and apply lessons learned and operational experience in core design.
Become a member of a core reload team and work with the nuclear plant customer to provide high quality analyses.
You will interface with teams within Core Engineering (Thermal Hydraulics, Fuel Rod Design, Project Management) and groups outside CE (Safety Analysis and Licensing).
Examples of the type of nuclear design calculations may include the following for Westinghouse PWR plant designs:
Bounding Nuclear Core Calculations, Core Accident Scenarios, Core Loading Pattern Designs
Best Estimate Core Models and Core Monitoring Input
Core Startup Calculations and Low Power Physics Testing Requirements
Economical Models, Estimates, and Engineering Technical Descriptions
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Nuclear Engineering Required (not open to other engineering disciplines).
Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred
Applicable experience
Interest in Core Neutronics and Nuclear Fuel Design
Computer simulation experience preferred, but not strictly required
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 $58,400 to $73,000 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
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