Principal Thermal Hydraulic Methods Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • PA

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About The Position

As a Principal Thermal Hydraulic Methods Engineer you will apply advanced modeling and simulation to support product and process design optimization, safety analysis and licensing activities. You will report to the Nuclear Fuel Engineering Manager of Reactor Technology and Methods. The position is located at our Global Headquarters in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• 8+ years of applicable experience
• Bachelor Degree in Nuclear, Mechanical or Materials Engineering
• Experience leading the development and application of advanced thermal-hydraulics models for complex systems
• Hands-on experience with multi-physics simulations, including heat transfer, fluid flow, structural mechanics and neutronics
• Experience working with High Performance Computing environments with Linux-based systems
• Proficiency in using system and sub-channel thermal-hydraulics codes
• Experience with Verification, Validation and Uncertainty Quantification methods
• Experience with Python scripting for automation, model working and workflow enhancement
• Experience in statistical analysis of simulation and experimental data
• Prepare technical documents for products/services
• Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics using commercial CFD codes such as ANSYS Fluent/CFX and Siemens STAR-CCM+
• Familiarity with Machine Learning modeling techniques applied to engineering problems
• Experience in Fluid Structure Interaction modeling and analysis
• Experience with Generative Design and Topology Optimization

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experimental teams to correlate simulation results with test data
• Implement new modeling tools and techniques to enhance capabilities
• Lead work of other engineers and provide periodic performance feedback to them
• Coordinate and integrate complex technical projects that encompass multi-teams; achieve established budget and schedule requirements
• Develop and deliver presentations to communicate status, problem resolution or promote related business products

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees