Sr Engineer - Fuel Performance

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About the role:

As a Senior Engineer - Fuel Performance you will perform standard and non-standard Fuel Performance analysis work for US and international customers, following and understanding approved methodologies, procedures and internal processes.

You will report to the Engineering Manager and be located at Villejust (France).This position is hybrid with the possibility to work from home 3 days per week.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Participate in introductory training focused on standard analyses and obtain qualifications in the Fuel Performance Functional Area
• Perform standard and non-standard Fuel Performance analysis work for US and international customers, following and understanding approved methodologies, procedures and internal processes.  Analyses will support safe plant operation by confirming that fuel rods generate and transfer heat to the reactor coolant system while preventing the release of fission byproducts or to provide initial (pre-transient) fuel rod conditions as input to downstream safety analyses.
• Resolve and provide technical leadership for complex, emergent and industry issues, redesigns, model development and interface with our customers and other functional groups within Westinghouse to support safe plant operation
• Support and provide technical leadership for special projects such as major programs, advanced plant designs, plant chemistry programs, development of new fuel products, including new cladding and fuel materials, etc.
• Provide expertise and consultation to technical panels, reviews, committees, regulators, customers, and partners on various Fuel Performance related topics
• Support general code, procedure and method development updates
• Develop automation (via Java, Python) to promote efficiency and error reduction for standard analyses and documentation
• Mentor and provide Fuel Performance related training to less experienced engineering and customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g. Nuclear, Mechanical)
• Minimum 5+ years of experience   
• Experience working in a team environment
• Computer programing skills

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Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals. 

Below is an example of what employees in France can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Peer-to-peer recognition program. 
• Lunch vouchers
• Transportation allowance
• Work-from-home allowance
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. 

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

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