Senior Materials Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Materials Engineer supports development and modelling of advanced materials and manufacturing processes and conducts chemistry evaluations. The role applies materials science to the design and analysis of components and materials used in the commercial nuclear industry, including uranium dioxide, high-temperature nickel-based alloys, zirconium alloys, and stainless and pressure vessel steels. It also supports evaluation of nuclear fuel condition, diagnosis of potential fuel integrity degradation, emergent issues, collaborative advanced-materials development, and development and maintenance of material models used in fuel rod design software tools. The position reports to the Materials and Fuel Rod Design Manager and is a hybrid role located in Columbia, South Carolina. It interfaces with customers, national laboratories, universities, internal Westinghouse teams, and external testing laboratories.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or a related discipline, such as Chemical or Nuclear Engineering.
- At least 5 years of applicable engineering experience.
Nice To Haves
- Chemistry experience.
- Knowledge of power reactor core design principles and radiation analysis.
Responsibilities
- Apply materials science knowledge to perform general materials design and analysis for components and materials used in the commercial nuclear industry.
- Organize and analyze nuclear power plant operating conditions, coolant chemistry, and radioisotope levels to assess nuclear fuel condition during and after operation.
- Analyze and diagnose potential sources of nuclear fuel integrity degradation using coolant radioisotope levels, fuel operating history, and prior fuel reliability trends.
- Support emergent issues and interface with customers and Westinghouse functional groups to support safe plant operation.
- Participate in project teams and communicate the nature and status of work projects to responsible project managers.
- Interface with customers, national laboratories, universities, and internal and external testing laboratories on collaborative advanced-materials development programs.
- Work with internal chemistry groups, reload design groups, and industry groups to evaluate the impact of reactor coolant system chemistry control changes and fuel-component performance, including corrosion behavior.
- Develop capability and understanding of fuel rod design software tools to support material model development and maintenance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, which may include a Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
- Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
- 401(k) with company match contributions.
- Paid vacations and company holidays.
- Opportunities for flexible work arrangements.
- Educational reimbursement and comprehensive career programs.
- Global recognition and service programs.
- Employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
