Senior Engineer - Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRA)

Are you interested in being part of a creative 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 want to recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. 

About the role:

As a Senior 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 flooring.

You will report to the Senior Manager of Risk Analysis. This position is hybrid at the manager's discretion based in Cranberry Woods, PA in the Greater Pittsburgh Area or Dallas, TX; however, US-based remote may be considered. No relocation provided. 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 for potential vulnerability

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

• Lead global project teams contributing to technical scope execution in roles like author, mentor and verifier supporting meeting scheduling and financial goals

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

• Develop product offerings and pursue target product markets

• Support Innovation products from conception through marketing and delivery

• Mentor engineers on PRA fundamentals

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' PRA Model development applied to nuclear plants

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Nuclear)

• Knowledge of PWR reactor operations

• Knowledge of:

  • Internal and External Hazards PRAs

  • Level 2 PRAs

  • Human Reliability Analysis (HRA)

  • Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs)

• PRA software like CAFTA and RiskSpectrum

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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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