Nuclear Engineer - Core Design

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Cranberry Township, PA

4d • $58,400 - $73,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Core Design Engineer, you will improve the arrangement and performance of fuel assemblies within a nuclear reactor core. The work helps ensure the reactor operates safely while meeting regulatory requirements and power output goals. It involves complex calculations, simulations, and collaboration with other engineers to assess fuel use, thermal limits, and overall core behavior under different operating conditions.

This is a mobile/hybrid role based in Cranberry, PA. The position reports to the Manager Nuclear Design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering.
• 0+ years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Westinghouse internship.

Responsibilities

• Develop core physics models (lattice and nodal) for steady-state operation and transient evaluations.
• Perform core reload calculations and design fuel loading patterns for operational cycles.
• Help prepare licensing documents for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and conduct benchmarking against industry standards.
• Generate calculations to support the startup of a new reactor cycle.
• Interface with thermal-hydraulics, fuel rod design, safety analysis, and licensing teams to meet operational goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits, potentially including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution options.
• Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
• 401(k) with company match contributions.
• Paid vacations and company holidays.
• Opportunities for flexible work arrangements.
• Educational reimbursement and comprehensive career programs.
• Global recognition and service programs.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

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