Senior Engineer - Pipe Support Designer

We are currently seeking a Senior Engineer - Pipe Support Designer in our Nuclear Power Plants Business Unit. Our Nuclear Power Plants Business Unit, based out of our corporate headquarters in Monroeville, PA, specializes in product development, systems engineering, component design, equipment manufacturing, and project management for new nuclear power plants worldwide. It is within this Business Unit that developed the AP1000 design, the safest and most economical nuclear power plant available in the worldwide commercial market place.In this position, a Pipe Support Designer can expect to:- Perform evaluation and qualification of complex piping systems and related components for ASME Section III Class 1, 2, and 3, and B31.1 piping systems. - Perform static, dynamic, and time-history analyses- Confirm applicability to AP1000 procedures- Confirm locations, type, orientation, and spatial requirements for piping supports- Assure proper interface between piping systems and structural modules- Perform load conformance for piping system components- Prepare initial support conceptual designsA successful candidate would be familiar with and/or have experience with the following:- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Civil Structural engineering.- 3-10 years structural or pipe support work experience (in the Nuclear industry would be preferred) or equivalent.- Several years experience with the design, analysis, and qualification of ASME Safety Class pipe supports.- Several years experience with GTStrudl or equivalent pipe support modeling and analysis software package.- Experience with dynamic analyses (spectra and/or time history dynamic analyses) is a plus.- Experience writing desktop procedures and instruction manuals would be 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: Monroeville, PA 15140 STATUS: Full Time, Employee JOB CATEGORY: Engineering REFERENCE CODE: 6727BR.1290 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.