Lead - Nuclear Design Engineer

Requisition Number: 26375

Company: W Electric Canada Inc

Location:

Peterborough, ON, CA, K9J 7X6

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. This goes beyond our technical applications and products. We must incorporate innovation into all aspects of our business to drive greater efficiency, create greater growth and strengthen our culture.

Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions by leveraging our global insights, CANDU expertise, collaborative mindset, and best-in-class technology. We are proud to play a key role in accelerating Canada’s energy sustainability and achieving its net-zero goals and we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset when it comes to achieving that goal.

About The Role

As a Lead Nuclear Designer you will perform complex nuclear engineering standard and non-standard analysis work, and provide technical leadership in design, development, training, performance, and delivery of complex products and services.

You will report to the eVinci Fuels Technical Manager and be assigned to our Peterborough, Ontario, facility. You will have a remote working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and document core designs and perform nuclear design calculations using advanced core simulation software for deployment of the eVinci microreactor in the US and abroad.
• Help develop new nuclear design methods while maintaining a focus on nuclear safety.
• Perform engineering design and analysis and propose solutions to complex problems that are not well defined.
• Work with customers and multi-functional project teams. Be expert knowledge resource of specific engineering discipline.
• As part of your development you will lead work of other engineers and provide guidance and mentoring.
• Identify, define, and direct approach for successful resolution of technical nuclear design issues.
• Coordinate and integrate complex technical projects that encompass multi-areas.
• Provide appropriate internal/external personnel with periodic updates and recommendations regarding nature and status of work.
• Develop and deliver presentations to communicate status, problem resolution or promote related business products.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering, Masters Science in Engineering an asset
• 12 plus years minimum experience in a technical leadership role, either as a technical lead or project manager – with aspects of design, modelling, and analysis
• Bring engineering thoughtfulness to resolution of problems that are sometimes loosely- or only partially-defined, requiring experience within given discipline
• Expert experience with Monte Carlo nuclear analysis codes such as Serpent, MCNP, and SCALE and working knowledge for other codes such as Griffin and Bison.
• Proficiency in using LINUX (able to run jobs using super-computers) and proficiency in computer programming / scripting
  
  

It is a bona fide job requirement to be eligible and authorized to travel to the U.S. on Westinghouse business, and such travel is subject to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Energy, as well as compliance with all applicable U.S. export laws and regulations.

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse is a firm believer in fostering a workplace that is powered by inclusive leaders, teams and culture. This commitment separates us as a leader in our industry and differentiates from our competition. You will work closely with global leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Together, and using the talents of our employees, we will advance technology and services to power a clean, carbon-free future.

Benefits

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In Canada the following are representative of what we offer:

• Great compensation package
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays
• We encourage healthy work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
• We pay 100% of the medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation-driven, global company
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral and Recognition Program
  
  

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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