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Principal Fluid Systems Engineer

Westinghouse Electric·Madrid, ES·Posted yesterday
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Principal Fluid Systems Engineer at Westinghouse leading thermal-hydraulic and piping network design for nuclear facilities. Drives innovation in fluid systems engineering across plant design and modifications, reporting to Sr Manager Reactor and Safety Systems at Madrid HQ.

Responsibilities

  • Perform thermal-hydraulic and piping network engineering design for nuclear plants
  • Develop pump, valve, tank, heat exchanger, HVAC, and equipment sizing requirements for plant design or modifications
  • Identify technical issues and propose practical solutions for assigned projects
  • Coordinate with I&C, electrical, civil/structural, licensing, and layout disciplines across diverse projects
  • Participate in customer, vendor, and regulatory meetings, presenting technical material and design decisions
  • Collaborate with construction, I&C, electrical, and operations teams
  • Complete work within defined scope, budget, and schedule constraints

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering; 10+ years in fluid systems engineering role; Proficiency with MathCad, MATLAB, VBA, FATHOM, or ARROW; Familiarity with ASME, ANSI, ASHRAE, NFP, or API standards; Fluent in Spanish and English (B2 level minimum); Ability to travel to Westinghouse and customer sites including international travel.

Desired

Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering.

Location

Madrid HQ, hybrid work model with international travel required.

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationMadrid, ES
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & tools

THERMAL-HYDRAULIC DESIGNASME STANDARDSMATLABMATHCADHVAC SYSTEMSPIPING DESIGN

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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