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Physical Security Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company

Cranberry Township, PA · HybridJob$58–73K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$58–73K/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 Physical Security Engineer will protect nuclear facilities and material from sabotage, theft, diversion, and other malicious acts. The role supports safeguards and physical security protection system designs, assessments, and engineering work across nuclear and non-nuclear projects. It is based at Westinghouse’s global headquarters in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, with onsite work two days per week.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Nuclear Plant DesignPhysical Security AssessmentsThreat and Vulnerability AssessmentPhysical Security System DesignEngineering Drawing Interpretation

Qualifications

Bachelor's in EngineeringGPA 3.0+Military ExperienceROTC ExperiencePrior Internship 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 Physical Security Engineer you will protect nuclear facilities and material against sabotage, theft, diversion, and other malicious acts. You will report to the Senior Manager of Structural Steel Senior, Building Engineering & Physical Design and be located at global headquarters in Cranberry Township, PA. The position is hybrid, you will be onsite 2 days per week. Key Responsibilities: 1. You will provide broad-ranging experience operating and advanced nuclear plant designs including interfaces with systems, equipment, structures, and physical plant arrangement to develop and implement the safeguards and physical security protection system designs. 2. Work on teams that related to design, fabrication, construction, and maintenance of large-scale nuclear and non-nuclear projects concerning physical security 3. Perform physical security assessments of the physical plant arrangement 4. Perform evaluations including critical asset development, threat and vulnerability assessments, physical security system computer and electrical design 5. Read and interpret engineering drawings and criteria documents 6. Help prepare specifications and reports to satisfy applicable regulatory, code, and contract requirements 7. Provide engineering support to multiple global organizations regarding asset protection and physical security assessments Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering ( Mechanical, Civil, Electrical) 2. Minimum 3.0 GPA Beneficial: 1. Military, ROTC, etc. experience 2. Prior Internship experience 3. Familiar with nuclear power plants 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 $58,400 to $73,000 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|Fac book|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 897 open Security Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$58–73K/yr
  • US median$166–257K/yr742 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $66K, is 69% below the US median midpoint ($213K) — in the lowest quarter of Security Engineering salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 17 open Security Engineering jobs in Pennsylvania and 897 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Security Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (725 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 186 of the 897 open Security Engineering jobs (21%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 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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