WC&D Principal Engineer

WC&D Principal Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company

Springfield

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

About the role:

As a WC&D Principal Engineer you will nngineering 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

You will report to the Waste Characterization and Disposal Manager and be located at Springfield. Position is remote.

Key Responsibilities:

• Definition of waste acceptance criteria and complementary procedures and technical specifications
• Waste packages activity calculations for Low and Intermediate Level Waste, Very Low Level
• Waste, storage units, large dimensions waste like equipment and components and singular waste
• Calculation and definition of the scaling factors from the sampling activity results and statistical techniques and applications and radionuclide vectors calculation and validation
• Preparation of engineering documents (calculation reports, descriptions, licensing documents, and specifications)
• Carrying out production control of waste generation in the Nuclear Power Plants (Quality Assurance process)
• Participation in preparation of proposals (technical descriptions, calculation of efforts)
• Resolve and provide technical leadership for complex, emergent and industry issues, and interface with our customers and other teams within Westinghouse
• Resolve and provide technical leadership for special projects· Lead engineering design and analyses and propose solutions to complex problems that are not well defined
• Coordinate and integrate complex technical projects that encompass diverse teams; achieve established budget and schedule requirements, manage project risks, and develop mitigation strategies
• Provide technical leadership for general code, procedure, and method development updates
• Mentor mid‑level and senior engineers, helping them grow in technical breadth and depth and coach less‑experienced engineers
• Translate business needs into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
• Represent the engineering organization in audits, technical reviews, and external collaborations when needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science (Physics or Chemistry) or engineering
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in projects in the field of characterization engineering and acceptance of nuclear waste
• Good knowledge about nuclear waste management systems
• Fluency in Spanish: must speak and write Spanish perfectly.
• Fluent in English with proven reporting skills
• MS Office products knowledge
• Strong technical interest, predisposition for multi-tasking, flexibility, understanding of project priorities and teamwork abilities
• Working in international teams
• Travelling and onsite activities (worldwide)
• Driving License

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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 the UK can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan
  • 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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