Nuclear Safety Engineer

Requisition Number: 32590

Company:
Westinghouse Electric Co

Location:

Burr Ridge, IL, 60527

As a Nuclear Safety Engineer you will perform routine calculations under the mentorship of your manager or 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.

• Perform engineering calculations related to nuclear safety, fluid flow, probability risk assessment, equipment qualification, heat and mass transfer, by manager
• 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 and 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

• 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.

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.

• 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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