Sr Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Cranberry Township, PA

5d • $85,200 - $106,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Engineer performs thermal hydraulic and structural dynamic evaluations of reactor vessel internals and working components. The analyses support power uprates, repairs, modifications, and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse-designed nuclear power plants, including the current operating fleet, AP1000, and AP300. The position reports to the Manager, Reactor Vessel Internals Load Development and Analysis, based in Cranberry, Pennsylvania, and may be performed in a hybrid capacity.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or Aerospace Engineering; alternate degrees such as nuclear engineering, structural engineering, or materials science may be considered with component design experience.
• At least 4 years of applicable experience; advanced degrees may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Engineer in Training certification.
• Experience with American Society of Mechanical Engineers Section III and Section XI criteria.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and ANSYS.

Responsibilities

• Perform design analyses for repair, modification, and qualification of primary-pressure-boundary components in Westinghouse-designed nuclear power plants, including the current operating fleet, AP1000, and AP300.
• Use finite element simulations, such as Ansys, internal Westinghouse thermal hydraulic codes, and hand calculations to develop loads and qualify component designs.
• Work with component, system, and manufacturing teams to integrate subsystems and address emergent design issues.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits, potentially including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and a Health Savings Account 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.
• Flexible work arrangement opportunities.
• Educational reimbursement and career programs.
• Global recognition and service programs.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

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