Job Description
Westinghouse Electric Company is a leader in the nuclear energy industry, committed to providing clean energy solutions. The Fuel Performance Engineer will work within the Core Engineering team, focusing on fuel rod and thermal-hydraulic design, while ensuring safe plant operations and supporting customer needs. Responsibilities Participate in introductory training focused on standard analyses and obtain qualifications in the Fuel Performance functional area Perform standard analysis work for US and international customers, following approved methodologies, procedures and internal processes while on nuclear safety and quality to produce error-free work.
Analyses will support safe plant operation by confirming that fuel rods produce and transfer heat to the reactor coolant system while preventing the release of fission byproducts or to provide initial (pre-transient) fuel rod conditions as input to downstream safety analyses Develop skills necessary to assume more independent assignments and verify standard evaluations and analyses performed by others Support emergent issues and interface with our customers and other teams within Westinghouse to support safe plant operation Plan and schedule own work to meet assignment requirement within schedule and budget requirements Participate on project teams and communicate to responsible project managers the nature and status of work projects Identify and recommend improvements in process and tools on a continuing basis and support implementation Skills Bachelor's degree in engineering (Nuclear, or Mechanical) or related Discipline (e.g., Materials) preferred or recognized equivalent required Minimum 3.0 GPA Minimum 0-3 Years Of Engineering Experience Required Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification helpful Benefits Great compensation package
Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match Paid Vacations and Holidays Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements Educational Reimbursement Program Employee Referral Program Company Overview Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.
It was founded in 1886, and is headquartered in Cranberry, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Westinghouse Electric Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 2 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 4 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.