nuclearhustle

WC&D Civil Engineer

Westinghouse Electric·SAN SEBASTIAN DE LOS REYES, M, ES·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Waste Characterization and Disposal (WC&D) Civil Engineer at Westinghouse providing engineering services for radioactive waste treatment, storage, and nuclear safety projects. You will work on characterization and acceptance of nuclear waste from operating plants and decommissioning projects, manage system/facility requirements for waste management, and support process optimization programs at our Madrid headquarters.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare engineering documents including calculations, construction project plans, licensing documents, and procurement specifications
  • Develop health and safety plans/studies for civil or system projects
  • Develop and manage system/facility requirements for waste management and support process optimization programs
  • Participate in proposal preparation including technical descriptions, effort calculations, and client requirement identification
  • Conduct meetings with suppliers during pre-design, specification development, and fabrication stages
  • Oversee assembly and testing of design modifications
  • Provide on-site support to clients to resolve waste treatment system problems
  • Evaluate, follow up, and approve supplier documentation
  • Participate in international project teams

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architecture, industrial engineering, or equivalent technical degree accredited in Spain
  • 3+ years of experience in project and construction management or within nuclear facilities
  • Experience in construction or site management
  • Experience in civil engineering calculations, structural modifications, and application of nuclear civil regulations
  • Proficiency in ANSYS and PLAXIS for structural/geotechnical calculations
  • Proficiency in cost estimating software (Presto or Arquímedes)
  • Fluency in Spanish (must speak and write perfectly)
  • Fluency in English with reporting skills
  • Valid driving license

Desired

  • Master's degree in Occupational Risk Prevention
  • Willingness to travel

Location

Madrid headquarters, hybrid position

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationSAN SEBASTIAN DE LOS REYES, M, ES
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

Radioactive Waste ManagementNuclear Civil RegulationsANSYSPlaxisStructural CalculationsGeotechnical Calculations

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.

Careers page ↗

Don't miss similar roles

Get notified when new engineering jobs are posted.

Create free alert →

WC&D Civil Engineer

Westinghouse Electric

Apply →