Senior Civil Engineering

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. The Plant engineering U.S. group of Westinghouse Electric Company - Nuclear Services is looking for an experienced Structural / Mechanical Engineer. This engineer will be responsible for the following:- Perform routine engineering design evaluations and analysis.- Prepare appropriate documentation supporting evaluations and analysis.- Verify routine design evaluations and analysis performed by others, as qualified.- Interface on a limited basis with customers, vendors and other internal functional groups on engineering level to obtain information necessary to perform work assignments.- Obtain results to routine technical problems.- Identify and recommend improvements in processes on continuing basis and assist in implementation.- Identify and assist in development of new business opportunities.- Plan and schedule own work to meet assignment requirements within scheduler and budgetary requirements.- Ensure accuracy and completeness of assigned tasks.The successful candidate will have the following:- A degree in Civil Engineering. - Minimum of 6 - 9 years of experience.- The incumbent must possess analytical skills, critical thinking, a passion for attention to details and excellent communication skills including technical writing.- Must have recent experience with GT STRUDL, Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, etc.- Familiarity with nuclear industry requirements and the ASME Code as it relates to the nuclear industry is desirable.- Experience in writing Design Change Packages (DCPs), Engineering Change Packages (ECPs), etc. a definite plus.- Willing to work in a fast-paced organization with sometimes unrealistic deadlines and workloads that require long hours.- Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access in commercial nuclear power facilities.- Ability to travel domestically and internationally if required. 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: 6531BR 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.