Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer

Requisition Number:  28204
Company:  Westinghouse Electric Co
Location: 

Cranberry Township, US

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

 

 

About the role:

As a Safety Analysis Engineer, you will work with safety of nuclear power plants, build models, perform simulations and draw qualitative conclusions from numerical results. You will be the first out of a few other to follow to build a small US-based team. The BWR Westinghouse center of excellence located in Sweden will train and oversee you, and you will become independent in a mid-range horizon. Therefore, we offer one-of-a-kind opportunity for you to be there from the beginning and grow with the team.

 

You will report to the BWR Safety & Analysis Manager, located in Sweden, but you will be located in the US in a hybrid capacity in Cranberry Township, PA.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce BWR safety analysis, in particular for Loss-of-Coolant Accident (LOCA).

  • Review plant drawings, specifications, and build details models to analyze plant behavior under multiple operational and accidental conditions.

  • Perform safety calculations using proprietary system codes.

  • Critically analyze results and produce technical documentation supporting internal, customer, and regulatory projects.

  • Assess models and correlations for prediction of two-phase flow and heat transfer phenomena.

  • Evaluate impacts of plant modifications and operating changes on design analysis.

  • Coordinate and integrate complex technical projects that encompass multiple departments; achieve established budget and schedule requirements.

  • Work with customers and multi-functional project teams as an expert resource of the engineering discipline.

  • Develop and deliver presentations to communicate status, problem resolution or promote related business products.

  • Support development of new methods and processes for implementing technical requirements. Prepare technical documents for associated licensing approvals and provide expertise and consultation to technical panels, reviews, committees, regulators, customers, and partners on different Safety Analysis related topics.

  • Support and provide technical leadership for special projects and major programs such as fuel transition projects, advanced plant designs and operations, and resolution of customer needs and emergent issues.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors in one of the following engineering disciplines: Nuclear Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

  • Technical skills combined with an ability to structure workload.

  • Experience leading meetings and developing and delivering presentations.

 

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $58,400 to $73,000 per year.

 

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

 

  • 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

 

 

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

  • Safety and Quality

  • Integrity and Trust

  • Customer Focus and Innovation

  • Speed and Passion to Win

  • Teamwork and Accountability

 

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

 

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

 

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