# Senior Materials Engineer at Westinghouse Electric Company

> Open job at Westinghouse Electric Company in Hopkins, United States. Workplace: On-site.

Source: RigJobsDirect, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/westinghouse-electric-company-senior-materials-engineer-kc8am2d
Posted 5 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 6 November 2026.

## Facts

- Company: [Westinghouse Electric Company](https://rigjobsdirect.com/companies/westinghouse-electric-company)
- Location: Hopkins, United States
- Workplace: On-site
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: $85k–107k / year
- Local language: Not required
- Relocation support: Likely (company policy)
- Not mentioned in the job post: rotation, visa sponsorship, where you can apply from

## 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 Senior Materials Engineer you will support development and modelling of advanced materials/manufacturing processes and conduct chemistry evaluations.

You will report to the Materials and Fuel Rod Design Manager. This is a hybrid role, located in Columbia, SC.

#### Key Responsibilities:

- Responsibilities will include applying knowledge of materials science to perform general materials design and analysis for components and materials used in the commercial nuclear industry such as uranium dioxide, high temperature nickel-based alloys, zirconium alloys, and stainless and pressure vessel steels
- Proficient in the organization and analysis of nuclear power plant operating conditions and coolant chemistry and radioisotope levels to assess the condition of nuclear fuel during and after operation
- Analyze and diagnose the potential source of degradation of nuclear fuel integrity, using information on coolant radioisotope levels, fuel operating history, and prior trends in fuel reliability
- Support emergent issues and interface with our customer base and other functional groups within Westinghouse to support safe plant operation
- Participate in project teams and communicate to responsible project managers the nature and status of work projects
- Interface with customers, national labs, and universities for collaborative development programs to develop advanced materials and work with internal and external testing laboratories
- Interface with Westinghouse internal chemistry groups, reload design groups and industry groups to evaluate the impact of changes in reactor coolant system chemistry controls and fuel components performance such as corrosion behavior
- Develop capability and understanding of fuel rod design software tools to support material model development and maintenance used in those tools

#### Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or a related Discipline (e.g., Chemical, Nuclear etc.)
- Minimum 5 years of applicable engineering experience required

**Beneficial:**

- Chemistry experience
- Knowledge of power reactor core design principles and radiation analysis

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 $85,200 to $106,500 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](http://www.westinghousenuclear.com/).

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

**Get connected with Westinghouse on social media:** [**Twitter**](https://twitter.com/WECNuclear) **|** [**Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/WestinghouseNuclear) **|** [**LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/westinghouse-electric-company/)**|** [**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/user/WestinghouseNuclear)

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