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Transient Analysis - Engineer II

Westinghouse Electric Company

Cranberry Township, NC · HybridJob$69–87K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$69–87K/yr
Location
Cranberry Township, NCHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Transient Analysis Engineer II performs design-basis safety analysis for nuclear reactors, including Non-LOCA, containment integrity, and loss-of-coolant accident analyses. The role develops and assesses models and correlations for two-phase flow and heat transfer, evaluates reload safety and plant modifications, and supports plant-specific inquiries. It reports to the Manager, Transient Analysis and is based in Cranberry, Pennsylvania, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Accident Safety Analysis, nice to haveEngineering Principles, nice to haveTechnical Presentations, nice to haveTechnical Communication, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Chemical, Mechanical, or Nuclear Engineering, required5+ Years Engineering Experience or Equivalent, required

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.

As a Transient Analysis Engineer II, you will perform design basis safety analysis for nuclear reactors. This analysis will include Non-LOCA analysis, Containment Integrity analysis, and Loss of Coolant Accidents/Improve Break Mass and Energy release analysis.

You will report to the Manager, Transient Analysis and be located at Cranberry, PA and can work in a hybrid capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and assessment of models and correlations for prediction two-phase flow and heat transfer phenomena

  • Perform nuclear reactor safety analysis and development of analysis methodologies for design basis accidents

  • Perform reload safety evaluations for each plant cycle

  • Be cognizant of plant specific licensing basis, analyses of record

  • Be a contact for plant-specific non-LOCA or containment analysis specific inquiries from both internal and external customers

  • Evaluate impacts of plant modifications and operating changes on design analysis

Qualifications:

  • B. S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Nuclear Engineering Required.

  • Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience or equivalent

  • Experienced in performing accident/safety analysis in a comparable nuclear engineering field

  • Ability to apply fundamental engineering principles

  • Develop and deliver technical presentations to communicate a variety of issues: project status, problem resolution and engineering recommendations.

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 $69,200 to 86,500 per year.

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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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How this job compares

Set against the 567 open Nuclear Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$69–87K/yr
  • North Carolina median$86–164K/yr23 salary ranges
  • US median$100–153K/yr464 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $78K, is 38% below the North Carolina median midpoint ($125K) — in the lowest quarter of Nuclear Engineer salary ranges in North Carolina.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 35 open Nuclear Engineer jobs in North Carolina and 567 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Nuclear Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (499 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 401 of the 567 open Nuclear Engineer jobs (71%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 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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