Reactor Vessel Internals - Principal Eng

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Cranberry Township, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Reactor Vessel Internals - Principal Engineer, you will perform design and analyses for the repair, modification and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants including current operating fleet, AP1000 and AP300.

You will report to the Manager, Reactor Vessel Internals Component Design and be located at the Cranberry Township, PA headquarters facility. You will be hybrid.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or Aerospace Engineering. We will consider alternate degrees such as nuclear engineering, structural engineering, or materials science with component design experience.
• Registered Mechanical PE
• Minimum 8 years of applicable experience required
• Experience with ASME Section III and Section XI criteria
• Experience with FEA and ANSYS

Responsibilities

• Perform design and analyses for the repair, modification and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants including current operating fleet, AP1000 and AP300.
• Use analysis tools, such as finite element simulations (ex. Ansys) and hand calculations to qualify component design.
• Lead a technical team to project completion while meeting safety, quality, schedule and budget
• Work with other component, system, and manufacturing on the integration of the subsystems and work through emergent design issues.
• Work with project managers and subsystem/component leads to develop project schedules.
• Identify and define technical risks and challenges, direct efforts to successful resolution.
• Bring engineering rigor to resolution of problems that are sometimes loosely, or only partially, defined, requiring experience within given discipline.
• Incorporate the use of industry, regulatory, or NRC/DOE/ASME codes, standards, and criteria relevant to nuclear reactors in design activities.
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and collaborate with other personnel including partners such as national laboratories, sub-contractors, suppliers, fabricators, and customers.
• Support plant refueling outages (both on-site and remotely) including stretches of 12-hour shift work and overnight work because of time sensitivity
• Adaptable to changes in strategy, market, design, or manufacturing.
• Self-motivation for delivery of high-quality engineering or physical material products.

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: Principal