Principal Engineer: RVI Load Development

Lead thermal hydraulic and structural dynamic evaluations of reactor vessel internals (RVI) for Westinghouse nuclear power plants. Drive design analyses and load development supporting power uprates and component qualification across operating fleets, AP1000, and AP300 reactors.

Perform design analyses for repair, modification, and qualification of primary pressure boundary components in Westinghouse-designed nuclear power plants

Execute finite element simulations (ANSYS), internal thermal hydraulic codes, and hand calculations to develop loads and qualify component designs

Lead technical teams through project completion while maintaining safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements

Collaborate with component, system, and manufacturing teams on subsystem integration and emergent design issue resolution

Develop and manage project schedules in coordination with project managers and subsystem/component leads

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Materials Science with component design experience

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum 8 years of applicable experience in nuclear component design or analysis

Experience with ASME Section III and Section XI design and fabrication criteria

Proficiency with finite element analysis (FEA) and ANSYS software

Hybrid, Cranberry, PA