Nuclear Design Engineer I

Westinghouse Electric Co is committed to providing clean energy solutions, and they are seeking a Nuclear Design Engineer I to join their innovative team. The role involves participating in nuclear design training, performing core design calculations, and working with various engineering departments to deliver high-quality analyses for PWR plants.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform nuclear core design reload calculations by using the internal and external nuclear core design simulation codes, following internal methodology and design manuals, and consulting with experienced peer and mentor engineers
• 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
• You will work with departments 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

Skills

• 0 years' experience
• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering Required (not open to other engineering disciplines)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred
• Applicable experience helpful
• Interest in Core Neutronics and Nuclear Fuel Design
• Computer simulation experience helpful, but not strictly required

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• 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
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

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