At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are pioneers in nuclear technology and our technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's commercial nuclear power plants in operation. Today, we are also building several new reactors that contribute to more fossil-free energy. Globally, we have over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, of which 1,000 are at our Swedish workplaces in Västerås and Täby. Our Swedish operations were founded in 1969 and supply nuclear fuel as well as products and services in automation, maintenance, testing and decommissioning for customers around the world. Read more about us www.westinghousenuclear.com. 

 

Thermal Hydraulic Design Engineer, Westinghouse Västerås 

 

Are you interested in working with advanced technology and being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse´s mission to provide clean energy solutions? Do you have physics knowledge, analytical skills and do you enjoy a dynamic and international working environment? Great – you should join our team!  

 

Welcome to the Thermal Hydraulic Design team in Västerås, Sweden. We are responsible for thermal hydraulic design, calculations and testing for BWR, VVER and PWR reactors. Our work provides a critical contribution to the operations and business of nuclear power plants around the world. We are currently 14 persons in the group, five are working at the TH-lab to maintain and run the test loops and nine are performing analyses.

 

Our team is part of the EMEA Fuel Engineering department. In addition to thermal hydraulic design, the department is responsible for core design, fuel rod design, criticality analysis, materials, mechanical design, safety analysis and method- and software development.

 

Your Day-to-Day work
 
As Thermal Hydraulic Design Engineer here with us, you will perform standard and non-standard reactor core thermal hydraulic analysis work for international customers. Among other things, this means that you will:

 

Follow and understand approved methodologies, procedures and internal processes while maintaining focus on nuclear safety and quality Perform analyses to support safe plant operation Determin design bases and limits that meet safety and regulatory criteria Quantify thermal margins Identify and evaluate risks to plant safety and fuel performance

 

For the analyses you will be using Westinghouse specific thermal hydraulic codes.

In addition to your daily tasks, you will also contribute in development projects, in which new fuel designs are analyzed and evaluated, in testing and validation of software or in experimental testing of fuel.

The role is placed in Västerås, Sweden. You will be expected to be in the office at least two days a week, but you will also have the possibility to work from home if your assignments allow it.

 

Why Westinghouse? 

 

At Westinghouse you will get the opportunity to learn and develop together with other skilled engineer, developer and designers in a complex and high-tech industry. Here, you are part of a global network of experts within several different areas. We offer great opportunities for competence development and work exchange abroad.
 

 
We are looking for you 
 

To be a good match for this role, we believe that you are analytical with a good sense of accuracy, accountability and safety. You have good communication skills and have a talent for writing reports as documentation of analysis results is an essential part of the work.

We also believe that you thrive in an environment that is challenging and demanding and are curious to learn more about practical and theoretical background of thermal hydraulics calculations!

 

Qualifications 
 

Master of science (nuclear engineering, energy systems engineering, engineering physics or equivalent). Fluent in English, both written and spoken, preferably also in Swedish Ability to formulate and explain your work in writing Good communications skills and ability to work in teams Working experience in the field of analysis is meritorious Experience with nuclear thermal hydraulics and two-phase flow is also a plus.

 

We are looking forward to meeting you!

 
Apply today! 

Welcome with your application including CV, Master diploma and cover letter. We interview candidates on a continuous basis, so please send in your application as soon as possible!

Security clearance is carried out as part of the recruitment process.

 

For more information about the role, please contact the hiring manager Karin Bergmann (Manager, Thermal Hydraulics calculations and testing, EMEA Fuel Engineering, Västerås Sweden) phone +46 21-34 71 54 or email bergmaku@westinghouse.com

 
Union agreement 
 

This role belongs to the union agreement Teknikavtalet.

Union representatives
 

Akademikerförening på Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren +46 21 44 01 505, AFW@westinghouse.com 

Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, +46 21 347 595, gunnarmm@westinghouse.com 

IF Metall: Zlatko Grbic, +46 732 367 035, grbicz@westinghouse.com 

 

 

We offer 

At Westinghouse, we offer an inspiring work environment in a high-tech industry. You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence development and career growth, both in Sweden and abroad. 
 
As a member of our team, you will work together with engaged colleagues and be a part of an environment that is both challenging and supportive. Many of our positions are based in activity-based environments which enables a flexible workplace. 

At Westinghouse, we have a strong safety culture. Our business is covered by the union agreement Teknikavtalet and local agreements.