Nuclear Safety Engineer
Westinghouse Electric
Posted Saturday, May 9, 2026
Posting ID: 31865
Burr Ridge, IL
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Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
About the role:
As a Nuclear Safety Engineer you will perform routine and calculations under the mentorship of your manager or more senior engineers. Your manager may assign other responsibilities listed below on an as-needed basis.
You will report to the Manager- Nuclear Safety Services and be located at Burr Ridge and can work in a hybrid capacity.
Key Responsibilities:
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Why Westinghouse?
Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
Get connected with Westinghouse on social media: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube
Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.
About the role:
As a Nuclear Safety Engineer you will perform routine and calculations under the mentorship of your manager or more senior engineers. Your manager may assign other responsibilities listed below on an as-needed basis.
You will report to the Manager- Nuclear Safety Services and be located at Burr Ridge and can work in a hybrid capacity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform engineering calculations related to nuclear safety, fluid flow, probability risk assessment, equipment qualification, heat and mass transfer, by manager
- Prepare appropriate documentation supporting evaluations and analyses
- Verify routine design evaluations and analyses performed by others, as qualified.
- Interface on a limited basis with customers, vendors, and other teams on engineering level to obtain information necessary to perform work assignments
- Obtain results to routine technical problems
- Develop skills necessary to assume more independent assignments and support the strategic initiativesIdentify and recommend improvements in processes on continuing basis and support implementation and identify and help develop new business opportunities.
- Plan and schedule own work to meet assignment requirements within schedule and budgetary requirements
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of assigned tasks
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical)
- 0-2 years
- Coding experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Mathcad, C++, Fortran, and Visual Basic.
- We desire experience in dispersion modeling and severe accident modeling and analysis. Additionally, we are interested in thermal-hydraulics modeling and analysis, specifically with RELAP. Furthermore, we are looking for experience in facility hazard modeling and analysis, and equipment qualification. Laboratory experience with custom experiments is also desirable.
#LI-Hybrid
Why Westinghouse?
Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:
- Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
- Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
- 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
- Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
- Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
- Employee Referral Program
- Safety and Quality
- Integrity and Trust
- Customer Focus and Innovation
- Speed and Passion to Win
- Teamwork and Accountability
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
Get connected with Westinghouse on social media: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube
Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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