Senior Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic Design Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company
401(k)
United States, Pennsylvania, Cranberry Township
1000 Westinghouse Drive (Show on map)
May 08, 2025
Senior Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic Design Engineer Westinghouse Electric Company remote 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 Senior Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic Design Engineer, you will participate in Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic activities. Including addressing heat removal from the reactor fuel and coolant flow in the reactor core under normal operation and accident conditions You will report to the Manager - Fuel Rod and Thermal Hydraulic Design. This is a remote role, and can also be hybrid based in Cranberry, PA. Key Responsibilities: Participate in introductory training focused on standard analyses and obtain qualifications in the Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic Design Functional Area Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulics addresses heat removal from the reactor fuel and coolant flow in the reactor core under normal operation and accident conditions. Perform standard and non-standard Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic analysis work for US and international customers, following and understanding approved methodologies, procedures and internal processes focusing on nuclear safety to produce error-free work. Analyses will support safe plant operation by determining design bases and limits that meet safety and regulatory criteria for plant, reactor core and fuel design; measure thermal margins; and evaluate risks to plant safety and fuel performance. Resolve and provide technical leadership for complex, emergent and industry issues, redesigns, model development and interface with our customers and other teams within Westinghouse to support safe plant operation Support and provide technical leadership for special projects such as major programs, advanced plant designs, plant chemistry programs, development of new fuel products, including new cladding and fuel materials. Provide expertise and consultation to technical panels, reviews, committees, regulators, customers, and partners on multiple Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic related topics Support general code, procedure and method development updates Improve automation (Java, Python, or other object-oriented programming) to promote efficiency and error reduction for standard analyses and documentation Mentor and provide Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic related training to less experienced engineering and customers Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering (e.g. Nuclear, Mechanical.) or related Discipline preferred or recognized equivalent required Minimum 3-7 years of engineering experience Reactor core Thermal Hydraulic related experience with familiarity in subchannel codes helpful Comfortable leading meetings and developing and delivering presentations Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) Certification helpful #LI-Remote Why Westinghouse? Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well- being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer: Great compensation package Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income ProtectionBenefits Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match Paid Vacations and Holidays Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements Educational Reimbursement Program Employee Referral Program Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energysolutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system: Safety and Quality Integrity and Trust Customer Focus and Innovation Speed and Passion to Win Teamwork and Accountability While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Get connected with Westinghouse on social media: Twitter \| Facebook \| LinkedIn\| YouTube