Operations Engineer (early career)

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Shaler Township, PA

2d • $58,400 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports reactor core physics testing and reactor engineering services. The Operations Engineer will also support plant operations by providing solutions that validate core design performance and improve nuclear systems and fuel handling. Additionally, the role involves troubleshooting instrumentation, implementing advanced technologies, and developing emergency operating procedures used across the operating nuclear fleet.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Engineering
• 0+ years experience

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Nuclear Engineering
• Reactor Operator License for University or Research Reactor (or previously held)
• Experience with use of nuclear detection equipment
• Familiarity with reactor physics and reactor dynamics
• Experience with LabVIEW software.
• Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Laboratory equipment operation and management
• Operation or design of instrumentation and control (I&C) systems
• Neutron detection (familiarity with rhodium or vanadium in-core Instrumentation)
• Experience writing engineering or operating procedures

Responsibilities

• Mix of office work and hands-on, field work.
• Work with customers to support the customer's reactor operation team.
• Maintain and testing equipment, shipping equipment to customer sites, transport, setup and tear down of test equipment at customer sites, test administration and reporting.
• Perform critical activities in the control room to support power plant customers.
• Travel to customer sites for hands-on work assignments.
• Occasional travel, 2 to 4 times a year, to industry meetings or to customer sites for short field work assignments (typically 5 to 15 days per trip).
• Maintain fitness for duty and participate in Westinghouse's behavioral observation program.

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