Nuclear Design Engineer I
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 Nuclear Core Design Engineer 1 you will participate in introductory nuclear design specific training to lead to a Westinghouse Nuclear Design (ND) qualification. You will report to the manager - Nuclear Design. This is a hybrid work schedule, based in Cranberry, PA.
Requirements
- 0 years' experience
- Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering Required (not open to other engineering disciplines).
- Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred
- Applicable experience helpful
- Interest in Core Neutronics and Nuclear Fuel Design
- Computer simulation experience helpful, but not strictly required
Responsibilities
- 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 coeds, following internal methodology and design manuals, and consulting with experienced peer and mentor engineers.
- Participants will interpret the results and work with independent engineering verifiers and 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.
- You will work with departments within Core Engineering (Thermal Hydraulics, Fuel Rod Design, Project Management) and groups outside CE (Safety Analysis and Licensing).
- Examples of the type of nuclear design calculations may include the following for Westinghouse PWR plant designs
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
