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Westinghouse Electric Company · 15 hours ago

Nuclear Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company is a leader in the nuclear energy industry, committed to providing clean energy solutions. The Nuclear Engineer 2 will support the operations of the Wolf Creek Generating Station by performing safety analysis engineering efforts and ensuring customer satisfaction in fuel reload design and support.

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Responsibilities

Perform safety analysis engineering efforts at Wolf Creek Generating Station (WCGS)
You will 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
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

Qualification

Nuclear EngineeringSafety AnalysisThermal Hydraulic DesignTransient AnalysisTechnical DocumentationPresentation SkillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear engineering 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

Preferred

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

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
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

Company

Westinghouse Electric Company

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Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.62B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M

Leadership Team

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Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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Justin Johnson
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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