Principal Engineer - Probabilistic Risk Assessment (Hybrid)

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About the role:

As a Principal Engineer for Risk Analysis, you will Perform Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRA) for complex nuclear power plant systems evaluating a plant’s potential vulnerability to all risk and hazard types like seismic, fire, and flooding.

You will report to the Senior Manager of Risk Analysis. This position is hybrid at the manager's discretion based in Dallas, TX or Cranberry Woods, PA in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. No relocation provided.  US-based remote opportunities may be available at the manager's discretion. We can consider candidates able to work in the US without sponsorship now and in the future.

Responsibilities:

• Perform Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRA) for complex nuclear power plant systems, evaluate a plant’s potential vulnerability

• Support domestic and international operating plants, and new reactors in design phase

• Lead global teams by contributing to technical scope execution serving as author, mentor and verifier, supporting meeting schedule and financial goals

• Present technical topics and interface with global customers and regulatory bodies

• Identify projects, develop product offerings, and pursue target product market

• Develop Innovation products from conception through marketing and delivery

• Mentor engineers and lead plans for knowledge management and retention

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience

• Minimum 7 years' PRA Model development applied to nuclear plants

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Nuclear or equivalent

• Knowledge of PWR reactor operations

• In addition to basic Risk and Hazard skills, you have a knowledge of:

  • Internal/External Hazards PRAs

  • Level 2 PRAs

  • Human Reliability Analysis (HRA)

  • Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs)

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Why Westinghouse? 

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well- being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer: 

• Great compensation package

• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits 

• Dental & Vision

• 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 

• Family Leave

• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements 

• Educational Reimbursement Program 

• Employee Referral Program 

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

• Safety and Quality 

• 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 9,000 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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