Advanced Operations & Engineering Intern
 Westinghouse Electric Company | |
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 Jan 17, 2025 | |
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Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. We are seeking a highly motivated, high-performing, and skilled Advanced Operations & Engineering Researcher to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support the development of advanced nuclear microreactors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials science and engineering and be currently pursuing a PhD in Nuclear Science and Engineering. Preference will be given to candidates with military experience in nuclear operations, who possess a unique combination of engineering education, extensive research experience, and practical experience as an operator. Duties and Responsibilities (in the order of priority): * Assist in advanced nuclear microreactors design development and validation through direct support of design phase operations procedures development. * Conduct research and analysis on reactor engineering and materials science. * Develop and validate startup and autonomous controllers for reactor applications. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including human factors with simulators and system controllers. * Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations. * Develop, test, and implement first of a kind (FOAK) advanced nuclear microreactor testing, startup, and operations procedures using integrated systems simulation. Education and Qualifications / Skills and Competencies: Knowledge & Skill Requirementsand Years of Experience: Educational Background: * Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline with advanced nuclear technology synergies. * This role targets a high-performing advanced degree student, preferably pursuing a PhD, in a science or engineering specialization with aptitude and interests in research and development that will potentially shape the advanced nuclear microreactor engineering industry. Research Experience: * Extensive research experience in nuclear reactor engineering advanced applications and discipline(s). * Proven ability to perform testing and validations using advanced technological applications including advanced reactor simulators and assess human factors interactions with simulators and system controllers. * Experience on research teams, contributing to significant projects and publications in the field. * Experience with I&C systems logic design is a plus. Professional Certifications: US Navy Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license and/or US Naval Officer certification/qualification The following certifications will add value in this role (in order of relevance): - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) - Project Management (PMP) Skills and Competencies: * Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or a science discipline with a focus on advanced nuclear technology. * Extensive research experience in advanced applications of nuclear reactor engineering. * Proven ability to perform testing and validations using advanced technological applications, including reactor simulators, and assess human factors interactions with simulators and system controllers. * Experience working on research teams, contributing to significant projects and publications in the field. * Experience with instrumentation and control (I&C) systems logic design is a plus. * Strong leadership, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. * Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions. * Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines. * Experience working in a challenging or dynamic environment of applied R&D, startup, or new product development is preferred, especially with relevance to testing and experiments. * Strong computer skills and proficiency in computer programming/coding Why Westinghouse? Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:
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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. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability Get connected with Westinghouse on social media: | |