SSA Senior Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 19, 2026. Westinghouse Electric Company scores A on the Alion truth index.
Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.
At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.
About the role:
As a SSA Senior Engineer, you will be part of the Systems and Safety Analysis group. This group performs engineering evaluations and analyses of technical products and services. These efforts help operate the nuclear power plants in the nuclear safety and performance field. This is a full-time job.
You will report to the SSA Manager and be located at Nivelles. This is a hybrid position.
Main Responsibilities:
- Perform a variety of engineering tasks to support nuclear power plants' operation. These tasks include preparation of inputs to run thermo-hydraulic codes for transient analyses. They also include preparation of fluid systems calculations for systems sizing or performances. Additionally, they include calculation of setpoints for nuclear power plants' operation, evaluation of emergency operation procedures changes, and control systems studies, among others.
- Develop proficiency in thermo-hydraulic calculations for transient analyses and for systems evaluations.
- Assessment capability of dose calculations and radiological consequences of accidents.
- Run codes for safety analyses purposes.
- Document analysis.
- Propose solutions to technical challenges that may arise during projects.
- Help prepare licensing documentation.
- Participate to integrated and international project teams and communicate with involved parties.
- Occasionally travel to customer sites or to Industry Group Workshops (to gather or present technical information).
- Knowledge of the Spanish nuclear regulatory body and regulations is an asset.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Mechanical or Industrial engineering, Physics; Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineer or Nuclear Engineering an asset.
- More than 7 years of experience in safety analysis for nuclear power plants and systems design.
- Apply fundamental engineering principles (including fluid mechanics and thermodynamics).
- Technical interest, predisposition and understanding of project priorities and teamwork abilities required.
- Fluent in English with reporting skills.
- We value experience with codes (CFD, TRAC/RELAP, GOTHIC) and programming skills.
Why Westinghouse?
We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.
Below is an example of what employees in Belgium can expect:
- Attractive remuneration
- Peer-to-peer recognition program.
- Medical Care and pension insurance
- Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
- Lunch vouchers
- Eco-vouchers
- Learning and development opportunities.
- We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.
You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.