Nuclear Engineer
About the role
As a Nuclear Engineer 2 you will provide miscellaneous plant support to the operations of the Wolf Creek Generating Station (WCGS) in fulfillment of the Core Design & Safety Analysis 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 knowledge of the Westinghouse safety analyses to be used to help operate the WCGS. A secondary focus will involve the provision of transient analyses, as assigned, to support other Westinghouse customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform safety analysis engineering efforts at Wolf Creek Generating Station (WCGS).
- Perform complex engineering design and analyses in the commercial nuclear industry and providing technical input and written documents supporting the design, development, performance, and delivery of technical products and services.
- Initially, primary focus will support 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Nuclear engineering
- Nuclear required.
- Minimum 3+ years of applicable experience
- 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.
- Unescorted Access needed: Unescorted access at Wolf Creek Generating Station will be required.
- 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.
- Develop procedures, processes, and methods for implementing technical requirements.
Beneficial Skills
- Expertise in the use of standard Thermal-Hydraulic computer codes used to support WCGS operations, including RETRAN02, VIPRE01, and Westinghouse-specific equivalents.
- Familiarity with NRC Requirements for safety analysis applications.
- Detailed knowledge of the WCGS customer organization and daily work practices in the area of fuel reload design, safety analysis, core performance/reactor engineering, and system engineering.
- Detailed knowledge of both existing WCGS and Westinghouse safety analysis methodologies and the interface of the safety analysis methodology with the WCGS core performance, PRA, Design Engineering, and Operations groups.
Pay
The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $69,200 to $86,500 per year.
Schedule
Not specified.
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
- Education 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
Company Information
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 $69,200 to $86,500 per year.
Why Westinghouse?
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 $69,200 to $86,500 per year.
Employment Opportunities
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