Senior Acoustic and/or Structural Engineer

Energize your career with a dynamic global leader in the nuclear industry. Westinghouse, a group company of Toshiba Corporation, is the world's pioneering nuclear power company and is a leading supplier of nuclear plant products and technologies to utilities throughout the world. Advance your career in the dynamic nuclear power industry by joining the worldwide, motivated team of employees at Westinghouse. Nearly 50 percent of the nuclear power plants in operation worldwide, and nearly 60 percent in the United States, are based on Westinghouse technology.We are currently seeking a Senior Acoustic and/or Structural Engineer in the BWR Advanced Acoustics and Structural Load Analysis group in Engineering Services within Westinghouse Electric Company. The BWR Advanced Acoustics and Structural Load Analysis group qualifies the steam dryers for plants. This qualification is for plants at their current licensed thermal power and for plants pursuing extended power uprates. The group performs acoustic and structural analyses as well as scales model testing to determine loads and corresponding stresses in the steam dryer.In this position, a Senior Acoustic and/or Structural Engineer can expect to perform the following duties:- Perform acoustic and structural analyses for the reactor internal components in Boiling Water Reactors. - Work individually and on teams to perform acoustic and structural modeling on steam dryers and other components within the reactor pressure vessel in Boiling Water Reactors (BWR).- Participate in leading or participating on a team to perform scale model acoustical testing.- Identify, investigate, oversee and advocate emerging technologies.- Provide technology insight to satisfy internal and external customer needs.- Active participation in industry groups.- Establish and maintain Westinghouse technical creditability to customer, industry and regulator.A successful candidate would be familiar with and/or have experience with the following:- Programming experience in FORTRAN is required.- Structural analysis knowledge using finite element analysis (FEA) methodology preferred.- Working knowledge of ANSYS and/or ANSYS Workbench software preferred.- Knowledge of ASME Code Section III and/or Section XI and BWRVIP guidelines preferred.- Experience in performing scale model acoustical testing preferred.- Experience in utilizing acoustic computer codes preferred. - Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.- Professional Engineer certification is a plus. Westinghouse technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's nuclear power plants. We are committed to ensuring that nuclear power remains a clean, safe, and environmentally sound way to produce electricity. Westinghouse welcomes enthusiastic, dedicated, and innovative individuals with a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, STD & LTD, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Savings Plan, Pension Plan and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. EOE/Affirmative Action Join us in energizing our world! LOCATION: Pittsburgh STATUS: Full Time, Employee JOB CATEGORY: Engineering REFERENCE CODE: 6523BR Westinghouse Fast Facts: Westinghouse technology is the basis for nearly 50 percent of the world's operating commercial nuclear power plants. Our primary vision is to be the customers' choice to supply leading-edge nuclear technology to satisfy the world's growing demand for energy. We strive to do this by: Acting with integrity and respect for others Being safe and environmentally responsible Committing to achieving success for our customers Delivering value and profit Excelling in our operations Westinghouse serves the needs of utility, government, and industrial customers in power-related industries through three distinct businesses: Nuclear Services, Nuclear Fuel, and Nuclear Power Plants. Nuclear energy originates from the splitting of uranium atoms in a process called fission. At the power plant, the fission process is used to generate heat for producing steam, which is used by a turbine to generate electricity. Click here to see "How a Nuclear Plant Works" The Westinghouse AP1000 is ready for global use. China will build four AP1000s, beginning in 2009. The AP1000 has also passed all the steps for compliance with European Utility Requirements. And, the AP1000 is the only Generation III+ plant to receive design certification my the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, with many US utilities already having selected the AP1000 as their technology of choice.