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Fluid Systems Engineer I

Westinghouse Electric·Vila-Seca, T, ES·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Fluid Systems Engineer I at Westinghouse designing thermal-hydraulic and piping systems for nuclear plants. This role combines engineering design, equipment sizing (pumps, valves, heat exchangers, HVAC), and cross-discipline collaboration in a hybrid setting at our Vila-seca, Tarragona office.

Responsibilities

  • Perform thermal-hydraulic and piping network engineering design
  • Develop pump, valve, tank, heat exchanger, HVAC, and other equipment sizing requirements for plant design or modifications
  • Identify technical issues and propose practical solutions for assigned projects
  • Support engineering staff in design and analysis activities
  • Coordinate with I&C, electrical, civil/structural, licensing, and layout disciplines across diverse projects and design changes
  • Communicate progress, technical challenges, and results to technical lead and project management
  • Collaborate with construction, I&C, electrical, and operations teams, representing the discipline internally and externally
  • Participate in customer, vendor, and regulatory meetings, presenting technical material and explaining design decisions
  • Complete work within defined scope, budget, and schedule constraints

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering
  • 1+ years of experience in similar fluid systems or thermal-hydraulic engineering role
  • Proficiency with MathCad, MATLAB, VBA, FATHOM, or ARROW
  • Familiarity with ASME, ANSI, ASHRAE, NFP, or API standards
  • Fluent in Spanish and English
  • Ability to travel to Westinghouse and customer sites (international travel included)

Desired

  • Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering

Location

Vila-seca, Tarragona, Spain; hybrid 70% on-site / 30% remote; international travel required

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationVila-Seca, T, ES
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

Thermal-hydraulic DesignPiping SystemsMathcadMATLABASME CodesAnsi Standards

About the company

Westinghouse Electric

The world's leading nuclear energy company, supplying nuclear fuel, plant design, engineering and plant services to utilities worldwide. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.

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