New Grad Fuel Rod Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Cranberry Township, PA

29d • Hybrid

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.
 About the role:
As a New Grad Fuel Rod Design Engineer, you will perform standard analysis work for US and international customers. This work involves following approved methodologies, procedures, and internal processes. Additionally, you must maintain focus on nuclear safety to produce error-free work.

You will report to the Manager - Fuel Rod Design and work a hybrid schedule based in Cranberry, PA. We do not offer relocation for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear) or related Discipline (e.g., Materials) preferred or recognized equivalent required
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• 0+ years of engineering experience
• Apply fundamental engineering principles
• Computer programing skills helpful

Responsibilities

• Participate in introductory training focused on standard analyses and obtain qualifications in the Fuel Performance functional area
• Perform standard analysis work for US and international customers, following approved methodologies, procedures and internal processes on nuclear safety and quality to produce error-free work. Analyses will support safe plant operation by confirming that fuel rods produce 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 teams 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 with 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