Fuel Performance Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Cranberry Township, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an eary career Fuel Performance Engineer you will join the Fuel Rod & Thermal-Hydraulic Design team and participate in introductory training focused on standard analyses and obtain qualifications in the Fuel Performance functional area

You will report to the Manager - fuel rod design and work a hybrid role based in Cranberry, PA. Relocation is available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear) or related Discipline (e.g., Materials) preferred or recognized equivalent required
• 3 years of engineering experience required
• Apply fundamental engineering principles

Nice To Haves

• Computer programing skills helpful

Responsibilities

• Perform standard analysis work for US and international customers, following approved methodologies, procedures and internal processes while focusing on nuclear safety to produce error-free work.
• Analyses will support safe plant operation by confirming that fuel rods generate and transfer heat to the reactor coolant system. This confirmation will also prevent the release of fission byproducts. Additionally, analyses will provide initial (pre-transient) fuel rod conditions as input to downstream safety analyses.
• Develop skills necessary to assume more independent assignments and verify standard evaluations and analyses performed by others
• Support emergent issues and interface with our customers and other departments within Westinghouse to support safe plant operation
• Plan and schedule own work to meet assignment requirement within schedule and budget requirements
• Participate on project teams and communicate to responsible project managers the nature and status of work projects
• Identify and recommend improvements in process and tools on a continuing basis and support implementation

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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees