--- title: Westinghouse Celebrates Nuclear Achievements of Our Engineers – Engineers Week 2025 Wrap Up description: As we wrap up Engineers Week 2025, we want to celebrate our engineers around the globe who make our future world brighter and cleaner through technological advancements in nuclear energy. image: https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hubfs/WEC_eWeek_Concepts_2025_Email_1383x278.jpg --- ![X](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hubfs/Blog/pg_blog_search_x.png) [![Westinghouse](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hubfs/Blog/WEC_Logo_blog_278x67.png "Westinghouse")](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/news-insights) [Home](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/news-insights) > [Insights Blog](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/blog) Share ### Categories - [140 Year History (5)](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/blog/tag/140-year-history) - [AP1000 (11)](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/blog/tag/ap1000) - [Blog (32)](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/blog/tag/blog) - [General Topics (31)](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/blog/tag/general-topics) - [Microreactor (5)](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/blog/tag/microreactor) - [Nuclear Fuel (17)](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/blog/tag/nuclear-fuel) - [Operating Plants (11)](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/blog/tag/operating-plants) - [Our People & History (28)](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/blog/tag/our-people-history) - [Safety, Reliability & Sustainability (13)](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/blog/tag/safety-reliability-sustainability) - [Technology & Innovation (17)](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/blog/tag/technology-innovation) ### Sign Up for News ### Contact Us ![WEC_eWeek_Concepts_2025_Email_1383x278](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WEC_eWeek_Concepts_2025_Email_1383x278.jpg?width=2000&height=401&name=WEC_eWeek_Concepts_2025_Email_1383x278.jpg "WEC_eWeek_Concepts_2025_Email_1383x278") # Westinghouse Celebrates Nuclear Achievements of Our Engineers – Engineers Week 2025 Wrap Up February 21, 2025 by [Westinghouse Electric Company](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/blog/author/westinghouse) **Categories:** [Our People & History](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/blog/tag/our-people-history), [Blog](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/blog/tag/blog) As we wrap up Engineers Week 2025, we want to celebrate our engineers around the globe who make our future world brighter and cleaner through technological advancements in nuclear energy. Read insights from global Westinghouse engineers about designing the future and how Westinghouse supports their goals: How are you designing the future world through nuclear energy at Westinghouse? | ![Hugh Cunning1](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Engineer%20Week%202025%20-%20Wrap%20Up/Hugh%20Cunning1.jpg?width=249&height=350&name=Hugh%20Cunning1.jpg) |   | Hugh Principal Process Engineer, Global Engineering & Component Systems Springfields, United Kingdom Tenure at Westinghouse: 2 years *I am working on a project that will manufacture fuel for the next generation of reactors, continuing the legacy of those who started in nuclear energy. As a principal process engineer, it’s not just about the design of the physical plant, it’s also about helping other engineers develop into their full potential. * | | --- | --- | --- | --- | ![Angela Alonso Fernandez1](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Engineer%20Week%202025%20-%20Wrap%20Up/Angela%20Alonso%20Fernandez1.jpg?width=250&height=350&name=Angela%20Alonso%20Fernandez1.jpg) |   | Angela Senior Engineer, Human Factor and Control Room Engineering Madrid, Spain Tenure at Westinghouse: 15 years *The future world can be sustainable through safe, reliable and competitive nuclear energy. In the Human Factors Engineering team, we learn from experience. We leverage the incorporation of new technologies and explore creativity to provide a human perspective that support plants in achieving safer and competitive design and operations. * | | --- | --- | --- | --- | ![Venki Prabhu1](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Engineer%20Week%202025%20-%20Wrap%20Up/Venki%20Prabhu1.jpeg?width=250&height=350&name=Venki%20Prabhu1.jpeg) |   | Venki Chief Engineer, Global Engineering and Component Services Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States   Tenure at Westinghouse: 20 years *I'm deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of engineers, teaching them to think critically and solve complex problems. These engineers work on technologies like the AP1000® PWR and AP300™ Small Modular Reactor (SMR), which are at the forefront of stable and clean energy generation. * | | --- | --- | --- | --- | ![Francisco Rey Fandino1](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Engineer%20Week%202025%20-%20Wrap%20Up/Francisco%20Rey%20Fandino1.jpg?width=250&height=350&name=Francisco%20Rey%20Fandino1.jpg) |   | Francisco Supervisory Engineer, Electrical Physical Design Madrid, Spain Tenure at Westinghouse: 12 years *I am leading the new electrical raceway layout design for future AP1000 plants in Poland and Bulgaria. The valuable experience accumulated after having participated in the raceway design for the Chinese and American plants gives me great confidence to continue working on the design of future AP1000 plants around the world. * | | --- | --- | --- | --- | ![Raquel Liaño Gutiérrez1](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Engineer%20Week%202025%20-%20Wrap%20Up/Raquel%20Lia%C3%B1o%20Guti%C3%A9rrez1.jpg?width=250&height=344&name=Raquel%20Lia%C3%B1o%20Guti%C3%A9rrez1.jpg) |   | Raquel Senior Operation Engineer, Simulator Operational Support Madrid, Spain Tenure at Westinghouse: 22 years *As Master Operation Engineers at Westinghouse, we work to keep training simulators in the best operating standards and incorporate new technologies to improve their operation. Thanks to training and accident analysis, we are helping to maintain safe operation of nuclear power plants, thus allowing them to supply energy in a safe and environmentally friendly way. * | | --- | --- | --- | --- | ![Anthony J. Schoedel1](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Engineer%20Week%202025%20-%20Wrap%20Up/Anthony%20J.%20Schoedel1.jpg?width=250&height=350&name=Anthony%20J.%20Schoedel1.jpg) |   | Anthony Manager, Advanced Reactors Licensing Etna, Pennsylvania, United States Tenure at Westinghouse: 10 years *I am fortunate to be part of the highly talented Westinghouse eVinci™ microreactor team. The eVinci is a groundbreaking advanced reactor technology, and I am proud to be part of the Licensing team to drive our engineering solutions through the regulatory frameworks to efficiently deliver the required licenses that allow for future commercial operation. * | | --- | --- | --- | --- | ![Rebecca Parks1](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Engineer%20Week%202025%20-%20Wrap%20Up/Rebecca%20Parks1.jpg?width=250&height=350&name=Rebecca%20Parks1.jpg) |   | Rebecca Manager, Large Project Electrical Systems and Equipment Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States   Tenure at Westinghouse: 21 years *I am designing the future world through nuclear energy at Westinghouse by targeted talent acquisition, development and retention. My team is critical to the design of 50Hz AP1000 pressurized water reactors, the innovation of AP300 SMRs and eVinci microreactor, pioneering thermal energy storage solutions and the increase of power levels at targeted operating plants.* | | --- | --- | --- | --- | ![George Manchev1](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Engineer%20Week%202025%20-%20Wrap%20Up/George%20Manchev1.jpg?width=250&height=350&name=George%20Manchev1.jpg) |   | George Senior Engineer, Europe Control & Information Systems Engineering Sofia, Bulgaria Tenure at Westinghouse: 4.5 years *In my field of work, I help design and deploy I&C systems, which support the safe and reliable operation of nuclear power plants. The founder of our company was a visionary and a remarkable inventor who, through his inventions, made the world a better place to live. I hope that my work contributes to creating a safer and more sustainable world for future generations. * | | --- | --- | --- | --- How do Westinghouse’s professional development opportunities design your future? | ![Mike Barrett1](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Engineer%20Week%202025%20-%20Wrap%20Up/Mike%20Barrett1.jpg?width=250&height=350&name=Mike%20Barrett1.jpg) |   | Mike  Principal Weld Engineer, BWR Reactor Services Technology  Manning, South Carolina, United States Tenure at Westinghouse: 4 years *Westinghouse has a technical career path set up for engineers. I use the Technical Leader Development Program (TLDP) at Westinghouse to plan and track my progress on the path to becoming a Westinghouse Fellow. I was assigned a fellow engineer as a mentor through the TLDP program, who has been a huge help with supporting my professional growth and assisting me in planning my future with Westinghouse.* | | --- | --- | --- | --- | ![Nancy Abdelmalak1](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Engineer%20Week%202025%20-%20Wrap%20Up/Nancy%20Abdelmalak1.jpg?width=250&height=350&name=Nancy%20Abdelmalak1.jpg) |   | Nancy  Sr. Fire Protection Specialist, Fire Protection Engineering  Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Tenure at Westinghouse: 1.5 years *There are many different opportunities offered across the organization through continuous training and mentorship programs, connected with the diverse knowledge of our influential leaders and peers. All these opportunities help us provide our teams with a sense of purpose and help create an enjoyable working environment where we can all participate in delivering quality energy solutions.* | | --- | --- | --- | --- | ![Muhammed Patel1](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Engineer%20Week%202025%20-%20Wrap%20Up/Muhammed%20Patel1.jpg?width=250&height=350&name=Muhammed%20Patel1.jpg) |   | Muhammed  Junior Mechanical Engineer, Global Engineering & Component Systems  Springfields, United Kingdom Tenure at Westinghouse: 1 year *Westinghouse professional development opportunities help shape my future as a mechanical engineer by providing hands-on experience, technical training and mentorship. Working with experienced professionals has allowed me to build my skills and gain real world engineering experience and work towards becoming a chartered engineer. With this support, I feel more confident in my ability to build a successful career in engineering. * | | --- | --- | --- | --- | ![Martin Redmond1](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Engineer%20Week%202025%20-%20Wrap%20Up/Martin%20Redmond1.jpeg?width=250&height=350&name=Martin%20Redmond1.jpeg) |   | Martin  Principal Civil, Structural & Architectural Engineer, Global Engineering & Component Systems  Springfields, United Kingdom Tenure at Westinghouse: 16 years *Westinghouse provided me the opportunity to progress my professional development by studying Civil Engineering part-time at university while working at the Westinghouse Springfields facility. Using the skills I learned from Westinghouse, I recently achieved Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Civil Engineers. This has helped to elevate my engineering status and take an active role in the future Springfields growth projects. I am looking forward to mentoring new Engineers who are earlier in their career paths to share my knowledge and experience. * | | --- | --- | --- | --- | ![Cora Little1](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Engineer%20Week%202025%20-%20Wrap%20Up/Cora%20Little1.jpg?width=250&height=350&name=Cora%20Little1.jpg) |   | Cora  Engineer II, Setpoints and Control Systems  Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States   Tenure at Westinghouse: 1.5 years *Just over the past year, I completed an Advanced PWR Systems Course sponsored by Westinghouse, supported onsite power plant needs, attended an Instrument and Control Working Group conference in Orlando and have taken up the role of technical lead for various projects. Westinghouse professional development opportunities design my future in the same way that Westinghouse is designing the future of nuclear power – through collaboration, education and holding the highest of standards for our work. * | | --- | --- | --- | --- | ![Jason Sheffield1](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Engineer%20Week%202025%20-%20Wrap%20Up/Jason%20Sheffield1.jpg?width=250&height=350&name=Jason%20Sheffield1.jpg) |   | Jason  Lead Principal CE&I Engineer (Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation & Control Integration), Global Engineering & Component Services  Springfields, United Kingdom Tenure at Westinghouse: 1.5 years *Since joining Westinghouse only a few years ago, I have already had many opportunities that have influenced the design of my future. I am committed to increasing the UK CE&I Design resource pool, hiring dedicated professionals and developing talented engineers. As part of the Global Engineering and Component Services Business Unit, I can work with teams across the globe taking advantage of Westinghouse’s vast resources. * | | --- | --- | --- | --- What role do you foresee nuclear energy playing in designing a cleaner and more sustainable future?  | ![Suresh Channarasappa1](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Engineer%20Week%202025%20-%20Wrap%20Up/Suresh%20Channarasappa1.jpg?width=250&height=350&name=Suresh%20Channarasappa1.jpg) |   | Suresh  Consulting Engineer, Global Instrumentation & Control  New Stanton, Pennsylvania, United States   Tenure at Westinghouse: 44 years *Nuclear technology advancements over the past several decades have resulted in innovative designs and development of safe and efficient reactors of various sizes and generation capacities. Deployment of new generation reactors will result in adding a clean, safe, reliable energy source to meet the growing demand in developing and developed countries around the globe. The commercial nuclear industry will certainly be a cornerstone in designing a cleaner and more sustainable future globally.* | | --- | --- | --- | --- | ![Sarah Ohler Schmitz1](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Engineer%20Week%202025%20-%20Wrap%20Up/Sarah%20Ohler%20Schmitz1.jpg?width=250&height=350&name=Sarah%20Ohler%20Schmitz1.jpg) |   | Sarah  Fellow Engineer, Structural Design and Anchorage  Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States   **Tenure at Westinghouse: **15 years  *Nuclear energy stands out as a leader in the quest for sustainable energy production, thanks to its low carbon emissions and ability to deliver reliable baseload power. The expansion of the AP1000** **fleet, along with the prospects of SMRs and microreactors, are set to transform how we generate energy. Nuclear technology will not only tackle pressing global energy challenges but also help pave the way for a brighter, more sustainable future for all of us.*  | | --- | --- | --- | --- | ![Romain Sautier1](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Engineer%20Week%202025%20-%20Wrap%20Up/Romain%20Sautier1.jpg?width=250&height=350&name=Romain%20Sautier1.jpg) |   | Romain  Principal Engineer, Pump & Motor Engineering  Nivelles, Belgium Tenure at Westinghouse: 10 years *Nuclear energy is key to a cleaner future, delivering reliable, low-carbon power. 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