Nuclear Core Design Engineer I

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.

As a Nuclear Core Design Engineer, you will perform nuclear core design reload calculations. You will use the internal and external nuclear core design simulation codes, following internal methodology and design manuals.

You will report to the Manager - Advanced Design and Criticality. You will be hybrid based in Cranberry, PA.

• Embrace the nuclear culture - Understand what makes Nuclear special and implement human performance tools and operating experience to produce high-quality error free customer deliverables.
• Lead a plant or multiple plants in core design reload cycles, working with the utilities to meet their safety and operational needs.
• Participants will interpret the results and work with independent engineering verifiers and to produce and deliver quality calculations to operating PWR plants.
• Participate in engineering learning seminars to maintain qualification and learn and apply lessons learned and operational experience in core design.
• Become a member of a core reload team and work with the nuclear plant customer to provide high quality analyses on a core reload schedule.
• Candidate will require working with teams within Core Engineering (Thermal Hydraulics, Fuel Rod Design, Project Management) and groups outside CE (Safety Analysis and Licensing).
• Examples of the type of nuclear design calculations may include the following for Westinghouse PWR plant designs:
• Bound Nuclear Core Calculations, Core Accident Scenarios, Core Loading Pattern Designs
• Best Estimate Core Models and Core Monitoring Input
• Core Startup Calculations and Low Power Physics Testing Requirements
• Economical Models, Estimates, and Engineering Technical Descriptions

• BS Nuclear Engineering
• Minimum 3.0 GPA helpful
• 0+ years previous experience
• Interest in Core Neutronics and Nuclear Fuel Design
• Computer simulation experience preferred, but not strictly required

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 $58,400 to $73,000 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:

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  Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options

  
  
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  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

  
  
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  401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement

  
  
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  Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

  
  
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  Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance

  
  
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  Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers

  
  
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  Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service

  
  
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  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:

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  Safety and Quality

  
  
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  Integrity and Trust

  
  
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  Customer Focus and Innovation

  
  
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  Speed and Passion to Win

  
  
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  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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