Principal Engineer - Fuel Performance

March 25

🌴 South Carolina – Remote

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Westinghouse Electric Company

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Westinghouse Electric Company is a global leader in providing clean, safe, reliable, and carbon-free energy solutions, primarily for public utilities and local governments. With a workforce of 9,000 professionals spread across 19 countries, the company is dedicated to addressing climate change challenges through innovative engineering and manufacturing. Westinghouse is committed to reshaping the way energy is generated and is always on the lookout for talented individuals who want to contribute to this mission.

nuclear power • new plant • plant upgrades • nuclear fuel • outage services

5001 - 10000 employees

⚡ Energy

📋 Description

• Perform and support Radiochemistry/Coolant Activity analysis work for US and international Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) customers • Support continued plant operations by tracking and analyzing fission product activity levels in the primary coolant • Evaluation and Response to customer questions regarding fuel performance and acceptability • Performing (and eventually leading) Post Irradiated Examinations (PIE) of Fuel Assemblies and Core Components • Ability to work with diverse teams of technicians, engineers, and other professionals to plan and execute projects on schedule and within budget • Development of tooling and processes for new or existing PIE Evaluations of Rod Control Cluster Assemblies • Support evaluations of our products exposed to fuel handling incidents at customer sites • Track performance of Fuel products and maintain performance databases • Support of the CFFF on issues related to product performance • Must be able to maintain unescorted access to customer sites • Travel (domestic and international) up to 30%

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related Discipline preferred or recognized equivalent required • Minimum 8 years of engineering experience • General knowledge of nuclear reactor physics and theory preferred • General knowledge of radiochemistry and balance of plant preferred • Fuel Performance or Fuel Design and Manufacturing related experience is a plus • Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills • Comfortable leading meetings and developing and delivering presentations • Strong interpersonal skills, experience working effectively in a team environment

🏖️ Benefits

• 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