Principal Nuclear Engineer

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 Principal Nuclear Engineer you will provide miscellaneous plant support functions to support the operations of Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station (WCGS) in fulfillment of the Core Design & Safety Analysis (CDSA) function outsourcing arrangement between the Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Company and Westinghouse Electric Company. These responsibilities require knowledge of WCGS's in-house safety analyses, acquiring and maintaining the necessary qualifications in WCGS procedures and processes, and extensive knowledge of the Westinghouse safety analyses to be used to support the operation of the WCGS. A secondary focus will entail the provision of transient analyses, as assigned, to support other Westinghouse customers.

You will report to the Manager, Integrated Site Engineering and be located on a hybrid basis at Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Burlington, KS.

• Perform safety analysis engineering efforts at Wolf Creek Generating Station (WCGS). This involves performing complex engineering design and analyses in the commercial nuclear industry and providing technical input and written documents supporting the design, development, training, performance, and delivery of technical products and services.
• Effectively define, implement, and drive projects to successful completion.
• Initially, primary focus will be supporting the successful transition of the WCNOC core design and safety analysis methodology to Westinghouse methodology.
• Directly responsible for daily overall WCNOC customer satisfaction in the area of fuel reload design and support.
• Support resolution of emergent plant issues.
• Provide periodic updates and recommendations regarding the nature and status of work/projects to all appropriate internal and external personnel. Develop and deliver presentations to communicate statuses, problem resolutions, recommendations, or promote business-related products.
• Provide expert knowledge within specific engineering discipline to peers, vendors, and customers.
• Develop procedures, processes, and methods for implementing technical requirements.
• Activities not limited to Wolf Creek Generating Station (WCGS); will also be required to apply engineering analysis (transient analysis, setpoints analysis, containment analysis, etc.) to other plants under the Westinghouse QA program.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Sufficient experience and logic/problem-solving capabilities to apply advanced engineering principles and techniques to propose, direct, and integrate solutions to highly complex (possibly system level), loosely defined technical problems and to identify direct approaches for the successful resolution of significant technical issues.
• Ability to perform assigned analyses related to the delivery of fuel reloads including fuel core and thermal hydraulic design, Chapter 15 LOCA, non-LOCA and containment transient analysis.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access.

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 $103,200 to $129,000 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:

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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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