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Westinghouse Electric Company

Nuclear Core Design Engineer 1

Westinghouse Electric Company, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States

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Entry‑Level Nuclear Design Engineer I Westinghouse Electric Company

Cranberry, PA

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.

About the role As a Nuclear Core Design Engineer 1 you will participate in introductory nuclear design specific training to lead to a Westinghouse Nuclear Design (ND) qualification.

You will report to the manager - Nuclear Design. This is a hybrid work schedule, based in Cranberry, PA.

Key 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 interface 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

Qualifications

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

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.

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:

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

Safety and Quality

Integrity and Trust

Customer Focus and Innovation

Speed and Passion to Win

Teamwork and Accountability

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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