Digital Monitoring and Protection Systems - Senior Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Cranberry Township, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Digital Monitoring and Protection Systems – Senior Engineer you will address heat removal from the reactor fuel and coolant flow in the reactor core under normal operation and accident conditions. You will report to the Manager, Thermal Hydraulic Design, and work a hybrid role based in Cranberry, PA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (e.g. Nuclear, Mechanical) or related Discipline
• 4+ years engineering experience
• Comfortable leading meetings and developing and delivering presentations

Nice To Haves

• Statistical related experience helpful
• COLSS/CPCS related experience with familiarity in subchannel codes and Combustion Engineering (CE) Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) helpful
• Computer simulation, programming skills and Linux experience helpful
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) Certification helpful

Responsibilities

• Participate in introductory training focused on standard analyses and obtain qualifications in Digital Monitoring and Protection Systems
• Perform standard and non-standard COLSS and CPCS analysis work for US and international customers. This work follows and understands approved methodologies, regulatory guidelines, procedures, and internal processes. Throughout, maintain focus on nuclear safety to produce error-free work. Analyses will support safe plant operation by determining design bases and limits that meet safety and regulatory criteria for plant, reactor core, and fuel design. You will also measure thermal margins and evaluate risks to plant safety and fuel performance.
• Provide plant startup support, resolve and support technical leadership for complex, emergent and industry issues, redesigns, model development and interface with our customers and other departments within Westinghouse to support safe plant operation
• Resolve and support technical leadership for special projects such as major programs, advanced plant designs, plant chemistry programs, development of new fuel products, including new cladding and fuel materials.
• Support expertise and consultation to technical panels, reviews, committees, regulators, customers, and partners on multiple COLSS/CPCS related topics
• Support general code, procedure and method development updates

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior