Process Safety Engineer - Chemical, Nuclear, Mechanical

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.

Fauske & Associates, LLC (FAI) is a Westinghouse Electric Company affiliated company located in Burr Ridge, Illinois, approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. The company was founded in 1980 and has brought a high tech capability to the understanding of issues related to both nuclear reactor safety and chemical reactor safety. The principals and staff are recognized in the nuclear and chemical industries for phenomenological modeling and development of tools related to the prevention and accommodation of chemical and nuclear plant accidents. The services provided to customers all around the world for the last 30 years are unique and specialized. They reflect the skill and knowledge of a group of individuals dedicated to providing the best means of protecting mankind and the environment.

About the role:

As an entry-level Process Safety Engineer, you will perform laboratory experiments and calculations under the mentorship of your manager or more senior engineers.

You will report to the Senior Manager of Chemical Process Engineering for Balance of Plant Mechanical & Chemical Process Engineering. This is a hybrid position based in Burr Ridge, IL. No relocation provided. We can consider candidates able to work without sponsorship now and in the future.

Responsibilities:

- Perform laboratory experiments, engineering calculations, and assessments for process safety, safe operation of nuclear power plants and waste treatment, thermal-hydraulics modeling and analysis, - Software development developing mathematical models into a C++ codebase using Git for source code control

- Prepare documentation supporting evaluations and analyses

- Verify routine evaluations and analyses performed by others, as qualified

- Plan and schedule work to meet assignment requirements within schedule and budget

- Develop skills to assume more independent assignments

- Ensure accuracy and completeness

Qualifications:

- 0+ years of experience

- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering required.

- Min 3.0 GPA

- Familiar w/ coding in C++, Fortran, Visual Basic, MathCAD, Python or source code control

- May be familiar w/ thermodynamics, transport phenomena (momentum, heat, and mass), kinetics, multi-phase flow modeling (not required)

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We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $58,400 to $73,000 per year.

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

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

- Safety and Quality

- Integrity and Trust

- Customer Focus and Innovation

- Speed and Passion to Win

- Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities