eVinci Nuclear Design Engineer I

Reference #: 20314
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TeVinci Nuclear Design Engineer I

The eVinci microreactor is the latest in next-generation nuclear reactor designs using Westinghouses proprietary heat pipe technology. This position will have the opportunity to work on advanced reactor systems in design and testing with responsibilities in research, development, and design of our microreactor applications in commercial, defense, industrial, sea and space applications.

This is a Hybrid role, based in Etna, PA.

Job Responsibilities

In this position the engineer can expect to be responsible for the following:

Perform nuclear and mechanical design of reactor core, nuclear components and radiation shielding through 3D modeling tools (Inventor, Solidworks) and analysis software (ANSYS, MCNP, SCALE, SERPENT, BISON, etc).
Perform reactor engineering design and analysis calculations related neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, and/or radiation for steady state and transient conditions, including transport and Monte Carlo methods.
Familiarity with NRC, DOE, CNSC or IAEA regulations for nuclear design and accident analyses.
Familiarity with common and new nuclear materials and properties for modeling and design
Identify and define technical issues and challenges, direct efforts to successful resolution.
Capability to work across an integrated team of engineers and designers
Bring engineering rigor to resolution of problems that are sometimes loosely- or only partially-defined, requiring knowledge and experience within given discipline.

Minimum Requirements
The successful candidate for this position will possess the following:
A bachelors degree in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering or physics
Preferable internship, co-op, or university laboratory experience
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an US Government security clearance. Clearance must be maintained without interruption.
Familiarity with nuclear analysis codes such as SERPENT, BISON, GRIFFIN, MCNP, SCALE or equivalents
Strong computer skills, proficiency in using LINUX (capable of running jobs using super-computers) and proficiency in computer programming/coding
Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills and experience
Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks and perform tasks under pressure

Why Westinghouse?
Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industrys 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
Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacations and Holidays
Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
Educational Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
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