Reactor Vessel Internals - Principal Eng

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 Reactor Vessel Internals - Principal Engineer, you will perform design and analyses for the repair, modification and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants including current operating fleet, AP1000 and AP300.

You will report to the Manager, Reactor Vessel Internals Component Design and be located at the Cranberry Township, PA headquarters facility. You will be hybrid.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform design and analyses for the repair, modification and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants including current operating fleet, AP1000 and AP300.

• Use analysis tools, such as finite element simulations (ex. Ansys) and hand calculations to qualify component design.

• Lead a technical team to project completion while meeting safety, quality, schedule and budget

• Work with other component, system, and manufacturing on the integration of the subsystems and work through emergent design issues.

• Work with project managers and subsystem/component leads to develop project schedules.

• Identify and define technical risks and challenges, direct efforts to successful resolution.

• Bring engineering rigor to resolution of problems that are sometimes loosely, or only partially, defined, requiring experience within given discipline.

• Incorporate the use of industry, regulatory, or NRC/DOE/ASME codes, standards, and criteria relevant to nuclear reactors in design activities.

• Provide technical guidance, direction, and collaborate with other personnel including partners such as national laboratories, sub-contractors, suppliers, fabricators, and customers.

• Support plant refueling outages (both on-site and remotely) including stretches of 12-hour shift work and overnight work because of time sensitivity

• Adaptable to changes in strategy, market, design, or manufacturing.

• Self-motivation for delivery of high-quality engineering or physical material products.

   

Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or Aerospace Engineering. We will consider alternate degrees such as nuclear engineering, structural engineering, or materials science with component design experience.

• Registered Mechanical PE

• Minimum 8 years of applicable experience required

• Experience with ASME Section III and Section XI criteria

• Experience with FEA and ANSYS

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.

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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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