Structural Analysis 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 Structural or Mechanical Engineer for the Nuclear Component Engineering group within Westinghouse Electric Company. The Design and Analysis team in Nuclear Component Engineering helps customers enhance the availability and reliability of their operating plants by completing analytical studies and providing designs for replacement of major components of the Nuclear Steam Supply System. Examples include Steam Generators and Pressurizers for Pressurized Water Reactors. This helps the utility extend plant life, reduce operation and maintenance costs and maintain regulatory compliance. Designs include advanced materials and features based upon 3-dimensional design tools and analyses using modern codes and analytical methods, structural and thermal-hydraulic calculations. The team also is designing components for the AP1000 Nuclear Power Plant, the Westinghouse Advanced Passive NSSS design that is currently being built.In this position, a Structural or Mechanical Engineer can expect to perform the following duties:- Analyze structural components of steam generators and other hardware for commercial nuclear power plants, including dynamic, vibratory and thermal-hydraulic calculations. - Analyze structural components using the most up to date software and codes including ANSYS, INVENTOR, CFX, CFD, etc.- Understand and interpret design documents including drawings and calculation summaries.- Prepare formal calculations and ASME Design Code reports. - Review design drawings, disposition of manufacturing deviations, and development of new analysis methods. - Interface with other disciplines such as design engineers, thermal-hydraulics engineers, materials/welding engineering, and drafting.- Occasional travel, both domestic and international, to customer and vendor facilities to provide on-site support, presentations, or aid in issue resolution.A successful candidate would be familiar with and/or have experience with the following:- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with 5 years of experience is required- Masters degree in an engineering discipline is a plus.- Experience with Finite element modeling and analysis is required. - Experience with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code as it relates to nuclear component analysis is preferred. 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: Chattanooga, TN 37401 STATUS: Full Time, Employee JOB CATEGORY: Engineering REFERENCE CODE: 6751BR.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.