Principal Fluid Systems Engineer
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 Principal Fluid Systems Engineer you will provide various technical services and engineering support for safe and reliable solutions for plant fluid and mechanical systems. Typical work includes the design and analysis of thermal-hydraulic networks, equipment sizing, plant programs, and requirements management for plant design or modifications.
You will report to the Engineering Manager of Nuclear Process & Power Conversion Systems and be located at our Global Headquarters in Cranberry Township, PA. The position is hybrid; typically you will be on-site 2 days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in designing products, processes, components or portions of a functional system as part of a broader engineering solution including creating layouts and detailing mechanisms, structures, and parts for a major/more complex product component, portion of a functional system/manufacturing operation, or technically advanced prototype
- Research the ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, strength-weight efficiency, etc. and may prepare cost studies for assigned systems, structures, and components
- Drive continuous improvement and recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products, processes, and/or procedures, and contributes to development of new methods and processes, as well as their introduction
- Support new engineer onboarding and training
- Support innovation
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear)
- 6+ years experience in the Nuclear industry
- Experience working at a Nuclear Power Plant, testing, or construction facility
- Experience with MathCad or MATLAB or VBA or similar program.
- Familiarity with testing and testing analysis
- Familiarity with ASME Section III
- Familiarity with nuclear power plant licensing
- Familiarity with fluid system and thermal-hydraulic design (pump, valve, heat-exchanger sizing, fluid network analyses)
- Familiarity with the nuclear power plant designs for operating PWR and BWRs and advanced reactors or AP1000.
- Experience with design change control or requirements management
Beneficial:
- Professional Engineer License
- Experience with Maximo (or similar work management tools), D2 and AP1000 plant design.
- Experience with the Standard Design Process
- Design and analysis experience with the Emergency Core Cooling System, Chemical & Volume Control System, Residual Heat Removal System, Reactor Coolant System, and Containment Spray System
- Experience with ASME Section XI- Experience with MOV, AOV, and check valve programs.
- Experience with HVAC
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Salary: 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 $103,200 to $129,000 per year.
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:
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Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
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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
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401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
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Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
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Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
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Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
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Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
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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:
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Safety and Quality
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Integrity and Trust
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Customer Focus and Innovation
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Speed and Passion to Win
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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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