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Nuclear Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company

Dallas, TX · HybridJob$69–87K/yrPosted 3w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$69–87K/yr
Location
Dallas, TXHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Westinghouse seeks a Nuclear Engineer 2 to support operations at Wolf Creek Generating Station, including safety analysis, fuel reload design, and transition to Westinghouse methodology. The role also provides transient analyses for other customers. It uses a hybrid arrangement, with remote flexibility and two onsite days per week in Burlington, Kansas.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Safety Analysis, nice to haveEngineering Design, nice to haveFuel Reload Design, nice to haveThermal Hydraulic Design, nice to haveLOCA Analysis, nice to haveTransient Analysis, nice to haveRETRAN02, nice to haveVIPRE01, nice to haveNRC Requirements, nice to haveCore Performance, nice to haveReactor Engineering, nice to havePRA, nice to haveDesign Engineering, nice to haveSystems Engineering, nice to havePresentation Skills, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Nuclear Engineering, required3+ Years Applicable Experience, requiredUnescorted Access, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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 Engineer 2 you will provide miscellaneous plant support to the operations of the Wolf Creek Generating Station (WCGS) in fulfillment of the Core Design & Safety Analysis function outsourcing arrangement between the Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Company and Westinghouse Electric Company. These responsibilities require knowledge of WCGS's in-house safety analyses, acquiring and maintaining the necessary qualifications in WCGS procedures, and knowledge of the Westinghouse safety analyses to be used to help operate the WCGS. A secondary focus will involve the provision of transient analyses, as assigned, to support other Westinghouse customers.

You will report to the to the Manager, Integrated Site Engineering. Safety Analysis, Risk Applications, and Licensing. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, blending remote flexibility with working 2 days per week onsite at our Wolf Creek Generating Station (WCGS) in Burlington, Kansas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform safety analysis engineering efforts at Wolf Creek Generating Station (WCGS).

  • You will perform complex engineering design and analyses in the commercial nuclear industry and providing technical input and written documents supporting the design, development, performance, and delivery of technical products and services.

  • Initially, primary focus will support the successful transition of the WCNOC Core design and safety analysis methodology to Westinghouse methodology.

  • Directly responsible for daily overall WCNOC customer satisfaction in the area of fuel reload design and support.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Nuclear engineering required.

  • Minimum 3+ years of applicable experience

  • Perform assigned analyses related to the delivery of fuel reloads including fuel core and thermal hydraulic design, Chapter 15 LOCA, non-LOCA and containment transient analysis.

  • Unescorted Access needed: Unescorted access at Wolf Creek Generating Station will be required.

  • Provide periodic updates and recommendations regarding the nature and status of work/projects to all appropriate internal and external personnel. Develop and deliver presentations to communicate statuses, problem resolutions, recommendations, or promote business-related products.

  • Develop procedures, processes, and methods for implementing technical requirements.

Beneficial Skills:

  • Expertise in the use of standard Thermal-Hydraulic computer codes used to support WCGS operations, including RETRAN02, VIPRE01, and Westinghouse-specific equivalents.

  • Familiarity with NRC Requirements for safety analysis applications.

  • Detailed knowledge of the WCGS customer organization and daily work practices in the area of fuel reload design, safety analysis, core performance/reactor engineering, and system engineering.

  • Detailed knowledge of both existing WCGS and Westinghouse safety analysis methodologies and the interface of the safety analysis methodology with the WCGS core performance, PRA, Design Engineering, and Operations groups.

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 $69,200 to $86,500 per year.

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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:

  • 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

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How this job compares

Set against the 567 open Nuclear Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$69–87K/yr
  • US median$100–153K/yr464 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $78K, is 38% below the US median midpoint ($125K) — in the lowest quarter of Nuclear Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 13 open Nuclear Engineer jobs in Texas and 567 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Nuclear Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (499 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 401 of the 567 open Nuclear Engineer jobs (71%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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