Principal Engineer, Safety - Chemical, Nuclear or Mechanical

Westinghouse Electric Company - Burr Ridge, IL

Full-time - Principal

Hybrid - Burr Ridge, IL

5,001-10,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Engineer at Westinghouse Fauske & Associates, Inc. (FAI) will lead and mentor a team in performing advanced engineering calculations and supporting validation experiments, with a strong emphasis on safety within the nuclear industry. This hybrid role requires a combination of on-site and remote work, focusing on nuclear safety assessments, software development, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor less experienced employees in state-of-the-art calculations and software development.
• Perform engineering calculations and assessments related to nuclear safety, including safe operation of nuclear power plants and waste treatment.
• Conduct thermal-hydraulics modeling and analysis, heat & mass transfer, and radiological source term evaluations.
• Prepare and independently review documentation supporting evaluations and analyses.
• Verify evaluations and analyses performed by others, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Plan and schedule work to meet assignment requirements within budgetary constraints.
• Develop skills for more independent assignments and support business strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering (Chemical, Nuclear, Mechanical).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering roles.
• 15+ years of coding experience in C++, Fortran, Visual Basic, MathCAD, and/or Python.
• 5+ years' experience with Modular Accident Analysis Program (MAAP).
• Strong general mathematical and modeling skills.
• Technical writing proficiency.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics and transport phenomena (momentum, heat, and mass).
• Experience in kinetics and multi-phase flow modeling.
• Understanding of Probability Risk Assessment (PRA).

Nice-to-haves

• Masters in Engineering (Chemical, Nuclear, Mechanical).
• Doctorate Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Nuclear, Mechanical).
• PE Certification.
• 10-15 years overall experience preferred but not required.

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