Waste Characterization & Disposal Mechanical Engineer

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About the role:

As a Mechanical Engineer you will be a member of the Waste Characterization and Disposal group providing technical services for worldwide clients, including:

• Engineering services for treatment and final storage of radioactive waste, including process system design, unit process design, regulatory/licensing interface support, bid development, and overall facility design integration
• Nuclear safety and licensing studies such as periodic safety review, final safety study, and regulatory reports
• Characterization and acceptance of nuclear waste from operating plants and end of life decommissioning/dismantling projects, including definition of waste acceptance criteria, activity calculation and simulation, design of the conditioning of the different radioactive streams, and audits

You will report to the Waste Characterization and Disposal Manager and be located at the Madrid headquarters in San Sebastián de los Reyes with a hybrid work schedule (remote and in-office). This is a full-time role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare engineering documents (projects, calculations, system and operational descriptions, licensing documents, and procurement specifications)
• Future signing of engineering projects and submitting them for official approval through the relevant professional association
• Manage system/facility requirements for waste management and support of process optimization initiatives
• Collaborate on the drafting of the development of system diagrams (flow, piping and instrumentation, and general arrangement and layout)
• Prepare proposals (technical descriptions, calculation of efforts, client requirement identification, and management)
• Meet with suppliers at pre-design, specification development, and fabrication stages
• Oversee the assembly and testing of design modifications
• Support at our client's site to resolve problems with the waste treatment systems
• Offer evaluation, follow up, and approval of the supplier's documentation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Energy, Nuclear, or similar)
• 1+ years of experience in similar role
• Knowledge in:
  • Fluid systems design
  • Nuclear waste management systems (water purification system design, handling systems, fire protection systems, ventilation systems)
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Driver's license
• Ability for occasional travel to client facilities

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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 Spain can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Hybrid model of work.
• High flexibility and autonomy.
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
  • Lunch allowance.
  • Private health insurance
  • 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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