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Framatome North America

BWR Technical Director

Lynchburg, VA · On-site +1

$43.40 - $56.90/hr

What You'll Do Day-To-Day Join our fast-growing Installed Base Outage Services Organization as a BWR Technical Director. In this role, you will direct all reactor disassembly/reassembly and refueling ...

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As a BWR operator, you may encounter challenges such as managing complex system alarms, maintaining safety protocols during abnormal conditions, and ensuring consistent communication with engineering and maintenance teams. The work environment requires vigilance and adherence to strict operational procedures, particularly during startup, shutdown, and refueling outages. To manage these challenges, operators rely on thorough training, regular drills, and close teamwork to maintain reactor safety and performance. Being proactive in learning and collaborating with other departments is key to success and advancement in this role.

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BWR stands for Boiling Water Reactor, which is a type of nuclear reactor used to generate electricity. In a BWR, water acts as both the coolant and the moderator, and it boils inside the reactor core to produce steam. This steam is then used to drive a turbine that generates electricity. BWRs are one of the two most common types of light water reactors worldwide, the other being Pressurized Water Reactors (PWRs). Operators and engineers who work with BWRs are responsible for their safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and regulation.
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BWR LOCA Thermal‑Hydraulics Safety Engineer

Westinghouse Electric - USA

Cranberry Township, PA • On-site

$85K - $106K/yr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead design-basis safety evaluations for BWR LOCA events and related transients.

  • Review plant drawings and specifications, then build and refine plant/system models.

  • Run safety calculations with proprietary system codes and interpret complex results.

Job description

Step into a role where your analyses directly support the safe, reliable delivery of clean energy. Each day, you’ll apply advanced thermal‑hydraulics expertise to boiling water reactor (BWR) systems, modeling and evaluating Loss of Coolant Accident (LOCA) scenarios and translating results into actionable, licensing‑quality insights.

Your impact
  • Lead design‑basis safety evaluations for BWR LOCA events and related transients.
  • Review plant drawings and specifications, then build and refine plant/system models.
  • Run safety calculations with proprietary system codes and interpret complex results.
  • Author clear, defensible technical reports and documentation for internal and external audiences.
  • Serve as the point of contact for plant‑specific LOCA questions from customers and colleagues.
  • Maintain awareness of each plant’s licensing basis to ensure analyses align with regulatory commitments.
  • Assess and apply models/correlations for two‑phase flow and heat transfer phenomena.
  • Evaluate the effect of plant modifications and operating changes on design analyses.
Where you’ll work

Report to the Manager, BWR Safety & Analysis. This role can be remote within the U.S. or hybrid based in Cranberry Township, PA.

What you’ll bring
  • BS in Nuclear, Chemical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
  • 4+ years in the nuclear industry.
  • 4+ years performing safety analysis.

Proficiency: Engineering Degree.

Compensation

Base salary range: $85,200 – $106,500 per year, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits that support you
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive health, wellness, and income protection benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Flexible work arrangement opportunities
  • Education reimbursement
  • Referral program
Our purpose and values

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We live our values every day: Safety & Quality; Integrity & Trust; Customer Focus & Innovation; Speed & Passion to Win; Teamwork & Accountability.

Our global footprint

Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA, we employ over 11,000 people across 19 countries. Learn more at http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Equal Opportunity

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

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