Nuclear Safety Engineer

Nuclear Safety 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.

About the role: As a Nuclear Safety Engineer you will perform routine and calculations under the mentorship of your manager or more senior engineers. Your manager may assign other responsibilities listed below on an as-needed basis. You will report to the Manager- Nuclear Safety Services and be located at Burr Ridge and can work in a hybrid capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering calculations related to nuclear safety, fluid flow, probability risk assessment, equipment qualification, heat and mass transfer
• Prepare appropriate documentation supporting evaluations and analyses
• Verify routine design evaluations and analyses performed by others, as qualified
• Interface on a limited basis with customers, vendors, and other teams on engineering level to obtain information necessary to perform work assignments
• Obtain results to routine technical problems
• Develop skills necessary to assume more independent assignments and support the strategic initiatives
• Identify and recommend improvements in processes on continuing basis and support implementation
• Identify and help develop new business opportunities
• Plan and schedule own work to meet assignment requirements within schedule and budgetary requirements
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of assigned tasks

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical) 0-2 years Coding experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Mathcad, C++, Fortran, and Visual Basic. We desire experience in dispersion modeling and severe accident modeling and analysis. Additionally, we are interested in thermal-hydraulics modeling and analysis, specifically with RELAP. Furthermore, we are looking for experience in facility hazard modeling and analysis, and equipment qualification. Laboratory experience with custom experiments is also desirable.

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 $58,400 to 73,000 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 Educational 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

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