
Reactor Vessel Internals - Principal Engineer
Cranberry Township, PA · HybridJob$103–129K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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The Principal Engineer performs design and analyses to repair, modify, and qualify components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse-designed nuclear power plants, including the operating fleet, AP1000, and AP300. The role leads technical teams, resolves design issues and risks, applies relevant industry and regulatory codes, and supports plant refueling outages. The position is hybrid and based at the Cranberry Township headquarters facility.
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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 Reactor Vessel Internals - Principal Engineer, you will perform design and analyses. These analyses will be for the repair, modification, and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants. This includes the current operating fleet, AP1000, and AP300. You will report to the Manager, Reactor Vessel Internals Component Design and be located at the Cranberry Township, PA headquarters facility. You will be hybrid. Key Responsibilities: 1. Perform design and analyses for the repair, modification and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants including current operating fleet, AP1000 and AP300. 2. Use analysis tools, such as finite element simulations (ex. Ansys) and hand calculations to qualify component design. 3. Lead a technical team to project completion while meeting safety, quality, schedule and budget 4. Work with other component, system, and manufacturing on the integration of the subsystems and work through emergent design issues. 5. Work with project managers and subsystem/component leads to develop project schedules. 6. Identify and define technical risks and challenges, direct efforts to successful resolution. 7. Bring engineering thoughtfulness to resolution of problems that are sometimes loosely, or only partially, defined, requiring experience within given discipline. 8. Incorporate the use of industry, regulatory, or NRC/DOE/ASME codes, standards, and criteria relevant to nuclear reactors in design activities. 9. Provide technical guidance, direction, and collaborate with other personnel including partners such as national laboratories, sub-contractors, suppliers, fabricators, and customers. 10. Support plant refueling outages (both on-site and remotely) including stretches of 12-hour shift work and overnight work because of time sensitivity 11. Deliver high-quality engineering or physical material products. Qualifications: 1. BS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or Aerospace Engineering. We will consider alternate degrees such as nuclear engineering, structural engineering, or materials science with component design experience. 2. Registered Mechanical PE 3. Minimum 8 years of applicable experience required 4. Experience with ASME Section III and Section XI criteria 5. Experience with FEA and ANSYS 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. #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 Disabilities 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 2,288 open Principal Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$103–129K/yr
- Pennsylvania median$115–235K/yr37 salary ranges
- US median$140–251K/yr1,942 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $116K, is 34% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($175K) — in the lowest quarter of Principal Engineer salary ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 46 open Principal Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 2,288 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Principal Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (1,862 postings).
- Education
- 1,118 of the 2,288 open Principal Engineer jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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