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Fuel Rod Engineer (early career)

Westinghouse Electric Company

Cranberry Township, PA · HybridJob$73–80K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$73–80K/yr
Location
Cranberry Township, PAHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Fuel Rod Engineer participates in introductory training focused on standard analyses and obtains qualifications in the Fuel Performance functional area. The role performs analyses supporting safe plant operation and fuel rod performance, and works with customers, departments, and project teams. It is a hybrid role based in Cranberry, Pennsylvania.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering PrinciplesComputer Programming

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Related Discipline0+ Years Engineering Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full 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 Fuel Rod Engineer you will participate in introductory training focused on standard analyses and obtain qualifications in the Fuel Performance functional area You will report to the Manager, Fuel Rod Design and work a hybrid role based in Cranberry, PA. Key Responsibilities: 1. Perform standard analysis work for US and international customers, following approved methodologies, procedures and internal processes while focusing on nuclear safety to produce error-free work. Analyses will support safe plant operation by confirming that fuel rods produce and transfer heat to the reactor coolant system. This confirmation will also prevent the release of fission byproducts. Additionally, analyses will provide initial (pre-transient) fuel rod conditions as input to downstream safety analyses. 2. Develop skills necessary to assume more independent assignments and verify standard evaluations and analyses performed by others 3. Support emergent issues and interface with our customers and other departments within Westinghouse to support safe plant operation 4. Plan and schedule own work to meet assignment requirement within schedule and budget requirements 5. Participate on project teams and communicate with responsible project managers the nature and status of work projects 6. Identify and recommend improvements in process and tools on a continuing basis and support implementation Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear), or related Discipline (e.g., Materials) 2. 0+ years engineering experience 3. Apply fundamental engineering principles 4. Computer programing skills preferred but not require 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 $73,000 to $80,000 per year. #LI-Hybrid 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: 1. Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options 2. 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 3. 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement 4. Paid Vacations and Company Holidays 5. Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance 6. Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers 7. Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service 8. 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: 1. Safety and Quality 2. Integrity and Trust 3. Customer Focus and Innovation 4. Speed and Passion to Win 5. 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 Disabilitie Get connected with Westinghouse on social media:Twitter|Facebook|LinkedIn|YouTube Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / VetAs an equal opportunity employer, Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnams Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Westinghouse for assistance.

How this job compares

Set against the 7,700 open Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$73–80K/yr
  • Pennsylvania median$97–150K/yr151 salary ranges
  • US median$117–193K/yr4,286 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $77K, is 39% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($125K) — in the lowest quarter of Engineering salary ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 368 open Engineering jobs in Pennsylvania and 7,700 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 5,298 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,119 of the 7,700 open Engineering jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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