Operations Engineer (early career)

About the role

As a Operations Engineer, you will support reactor core physics testing and reactor engineering services. You will also support plant operations by providing solutions that validate core design performance and improve nuclear systems and fuel handling. Additionally, you will troubleshoot instrumentation, implement advanced technologies, and develop emergency operating procedures used across the operating nuclear fleet. You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager and work a mobile/hybrid role based in Cranberry, PA. Relocation is available.

Responsibilities

• Mix of office work and hands-on, field work.
• Work with customers to support the customer's reactor operation team.
• Maintain and testing equipment, shipping equipment to customer sites, transport, setup and tear down of test equipment at customer sites, test administration and reporting.
• Support power plant customers by performing critical activities in the control room; performing well under pressure is a must.
• Strong communication skills for customer interface required.
• Physical ability to handle test equipment necessary.
• Travel to customer sites for hands-on work assignments.
• Occasional travel, 2 to 4 times a year, to industry meetings or customer sites for short field work assignments (typically 5 to 15 days per trip).
• Maintain fitness for duty and participate in Westinghouse's behavioral observation program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Engineering (0+ years experience)
• Master's Degree in Nuclear Engineering (beneficial)
• Reactor Operator License for University or Research Reactor (or previously held)
• Experience with use of nuclear detection equipment
• Familiarity with reactor physics and reactor dynamics
• Experience with LabVIEW software
• Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Laboratory equipment operation and management
• Operation or design of instrumentation and control (I&C) systems
• Neutron detection (familiarity with rhodium or vanadium in-core Instrumentation)
• Experience writing engineering or operating procedures

Pay

The base salary range for this position is estimated to be $58,400 to $85,000 per year, dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs including Employee Assistance Program providing support for employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs
• Global Recognition and Service Programs
• Employee Referral Program