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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Star Trek or Planet of the Apes?
Craig Piercycpiercy@ans.org
These days, the ship of civil nuclear technology we are all aboard is sailing through a turbulent passage. The winds and currents are favorable, but there are swells ahead: steep energy-demand projections, buoyant equity valuations, splashy announcements, a generational realignment of nuclear policies and institutional norms.
Part of the reason we chose “Building the Nuclear Century” as the theme for this year’s Winter Conference was to put some ballast in the hull of the nuclear conversation.
Advanced nuclear fission and fusion energy development are accelerating, both here and around the world. And yet, at least in the U.S., we are still years away from connecting commercial Gen IV systems to our grid.
In a world growing increasingly impatient, how do we stay on task and deliver? There are three ingredients to success.
Curtiss-Wright
General EngineeringBrea, CA
Posted November 7, 2025Reference ID: JR9486$85,000–$125,000
Welding Engineer / Sr. Welding Engineer **SIGN ON BONUS**
Our Brea, CA team is growing! We are looking for an experienced Welding Engineer to join our team. As the Welding Engineer you will work with multiple teams within the Engineering Group to provide products to advanced power plant designs including Small Modular Reactors and Generation IV nuclear power plants, as well as existing power plants with decades of experience, in both domestic and international markets. In this role, you will perform a variety of engineering tasks including supporting the engineering department in welding engineering and metallurgy. You will be working with minimal supervision, following established operating procedures, or creating new ones when necessary, and being able to provide creative solutions that fit the tasks at hand.
Location: Brea, CA (onsite)
Salary: $82,200 - $125,000
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Your Challenge:
Support the engineering and welding production in welding engineering and related metallurgy
Utilize existing processes and procedures for all welding applications and/or qualifications
Prepare and maintain weld procedures and welder qualification records in accordance with ASME Section IX
Provide required justification and analyses for material selections
Ensures that technical requirements are met and that welding activities comply with Sections IX and III of the ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code, as applicable.
Recommends effective utilization of welding human resources and welding related equipment to meet the Company’s project goals
Interacts and provides technical support to welders
Investigates and evaluates welding defects to determine appropriate causes and corrective actions.
Coordinates internally and prepares welding plans and production welding estimates, including recommendations for new equipment and/or fixturing, as applicable.
Provide engineering support for material identification tests
Support welding code implementations and interpretations
Review and analysis of weld designs, and provide cost estimates for proposals
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Welding, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
3- 5 years of experience in welding engineering.
Working experience with GTAW, GMAW, and Orbital GTAW welding processes with a variety of materials.
Experience with X-ray quality structural welding, seal welding, and hard facing overlays.
Working knowledge of carbon and stainless steel metallurgy. Familiarity with Copper and Nickle based alloys, duplex stainless steel, and Cobalt-based hard facing.
Strong knowledge of metallurgy fundamentals, material specifications, and heat-treatment requirements.
Working knowledge of weld designs.
Proficiency in welding symbols and nomenclature.
Working knowledge of ASME B&PVC Section IX or equivalents (e.g. AWS D1.1).
Experience in a highly regulated industry is preferred.
Who We Are
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Enertech, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright, is a global leader in providing valves, actuators, snubbers, pipe restraints, instrumentation, diagnostics and test equipment to the Nuclear Power Industry. Our employees are highly motivated, self-starters and able to work in a fast-paced team environment where critical and tight deadlines are common, and Customer Satisfaction is our foremost mission. https://www.cwnuclear.com/brands/enertech/default.aspx
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
