Nuclear Core Design Engineer 1

About the position

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. If this sounds like an environment you would succeed in, we have an exciting opportunity for Nuclear Core Design Engineers. As a Nuclear Core Engineer for Westinghouse, you will report to the Manager of Core Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Participate in introductory nuclear design specific training to lead 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 codes, following internal methodology and design manuals, and consulting with experienced peer and mentor engineers.
• Interpret the results and work with independent engineering verifiers 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 on a core reload schedule.
• Interface with functional groups within Core Engineering (Thermal Hydraulics, Fuel Rod Design, Project Management) and groups outside CE (Safety Analysis and Licensing).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Engineering
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• 0+ years of experience
• Applicable experience preferred
• Interest in Core Neutronics and Nuclear Fuel Design
• Computer simulation experience preferred, but not strictly required
• Authorized to work in the United States without the need for Visa sponsorship

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program