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Transient Analysis - Principal Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company westinghousenuclear.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
Cranberry Township Senior Engineering Leadership

At a glance

Senior Engineering Leadership role at Westinghouse Electric Company. Cranberry Township · $103,200–$129,000 base.

SalaryStated by Westinghouse Electric Company
$103,200 – $129,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleEngineering Leadership
SenioritySenior
LocationCranberry Township
Base pay$103,200–$129,000
PostedSep 29, 2026 · 3w ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Build and review thermal-hydraulic models for nuclear safety calculations that meet regulatory requirements
  • Run reload safety reviews for each plant cycle and maintain plant-specific licensing analyses of record
  • Answer plant-specific questions on non-LOCA safety analysis, transient dose and containment integrity
  • Assess how plant modifications and operating changes affect design analyses, and lead related project teams
  • Guide engineers, review their performance, and prepare technical material for customer proposals

What you bring

  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical or nuclear engineering
  • At least eight years of relevant nuclear safety analysis experience
  • The ability to present technical updates, resolve engineering problems and explain recommendations

Who this fits

This is a principal-level technical role that also leads project teams and guides other engineers. You’ll work from Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, with two on-site days each week.

From the employer

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 Principal Transient Analysis Engineer you will performing design basis safety analysis for nuclear reactors, in particular for non-Loss of Coolant Accidents (non-LOCA) transients.

You will report to the Manager, Transient Analysis / Safety Analysis / Risk Applications, Licensing and be located at our global headquarters in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. This position is hybrid; you will be onsite 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the develop and assess thermal-hydraulic models to perform safety analysis calculations consistent with regulatory requirements
  • Lead reload safety evaluations for each plant cycle
  • Lead plant specific licensing basis, analyses of record
  • Be point of contact for plant-specific Safety Analysis (non-LOCA, transient dose or containment integrity related) specific inquiries from both internal and external customers
  • Lead the Evaluation of impacts of plant modifications and operating changes on design analysis
  • Lead project teams
  • Lead integration and development of major technical descriptions to support customer proposals.
  • Lead work of other engineers and provide periodic performance feedback to them.
  • Communicate with responsible project manager on status of work projects
  • Identify and support business growth opportunities and present recommendations to management.
  • Develop new or improved products/services using knowledge of economic studies and recent technical developments. Prepare technical documents for products/services.
  • Instruct, train, and guide personnel on significant technical projects, tasks and activities.
  • Provide specific engineering discipline expert knowledge to peers, vendors and customers.
  • Develop procedures, processes and methods for implementing technical requirements.
  • Develop and deliver presentations to communicate status, problem resolution or promote related business products.

Qualifications:

  • B. S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Nuclear Engineering Required
  • Minimum 8 years of applicable nuclear safety analysis
  • Develop and deliver technical presentations to communicate a variety of issues: project status, problem resolution, engineering recommendations
  • Beneficial: Interest in software programming and code development

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 $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

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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