Principal Fuel Rod Engineer

About the role

As a Principal Fuel Rod Design Engineer, you will perform standard and non-standard Fuel Performance analysis work. This work will be for US and international customers. You will understand approved methodologies, procedures, and internal processes. Additionally, you will maintain focus on nuclear safety to produce error-free work.

You will report to the Manager -Fuel Rod Design and work a hybrid schedule based in Cranberry, PA.

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve and provide technical leadership for complex, emergent and industry issues, redesigns, model development and interface with our customers and other departments within Westinghouse to support safe plant operation
• Resolve 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 several Fuel Performance related topics
• Lead engineering design and analyses and propose solutions to complex problems that are not well defined

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear) or a related Discipline (e.g., Materials). Master's Degree helpful.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in fuel rod performance
• Fuel Performance related experience with familiarity in Fuel Performance codes
• Experience working with customers and regulatory personnel

Pay

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.

Schedule

You will work a hybrid schedule based in Cranberry, PA.

Benefits

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.

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
• 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

Why Westinghouse?

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:

• 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 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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