Nuclear Principal Engineer
About The Position
This role involves providing plant support to the operations of the Wolf Creek Generating Station (WCGS) as part of the Core Design & Safety Analysis function outsourcing arrangement between the Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Company and Westinghouse Electric Company. Responsibilities include understanding WCGS's in-house safety analyses, obtaining necessary qualifications in WCGS procedures, and applying Westinghouse safety analyses to operate the WCGS. A secondary focus includes providing transient analyses for other Westinghouse customers. The position reports to the Manager, Integrated Site Engineering, Safety Analysis, Risk Applications, and Licensing, and offers a hybrid work arrangement with 2 days per week onsite at the Wolf Creek Generating Station in Burlington, Kansas.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Nuclear preferred) or Physics required.
- Minimum 10+ years of applicable experience
- Perform assigned analyses related to the delivery of fuel reloads including fuel core and thermal hydraulic design, Chapter 15 LOCA, non-LOCA and containment transient analysis.
- Unescorted access at Wolf Creek Generating Station will be required.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in the use of standard Thermal-Hydraulic computer codes used to support WCGS operations, including RETRAN02, VIPRE01, and Westinghouse-specific equivalents.
- Familiarity with NRC Requirements for safety analysis applications.
- Detailed knowledge of the WCGS customer organization and daily work practices in the area of fuel reload design, safety analysis, core performance/reactor engineering, and system engineering.
- Detailed knowledge of both existing WCGS and Westinghouse safety analysis methodologies and the interface of the safety analysis methodology with the WCGS core performance, PRA, Design Engineering, and Operations groups.
Responsibilities
- Perform safety analysis engineering efforts at Wolf Creek Generating Station (WCGS).
- Perform complex engineering design and analyses in the commercial nuclear industry and providing technical input and written documents supporting the design, development, performance, and delivery of technical products and services.
- Initially, primary focus will support the successful transition of the WCNOC Core design and safety analysis methodology to Westinghouse methodology.
- Directly responsible for daily overall WCNOC customer satisfaction in the area of fuel reload design and support.
- Provide periodic updates and recommendations regarding the nature and status of work/projects to all appropriate internal and external personnel.
- Develop and deliver presentations to communicate statuses, problem resolutions, recommendations, or promote business-related products.
- Develop procedures, processes, and methods for implementing technical requirements.
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
Principal
