
Senior Engineer, Probabilistic Risk Assessments - Remote Based
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Westinghouse is hiring a Senior Engineer for its Risk Analysis team in a US-based remote role. The engineer will perform probabilistic risk assessments for nuclear power plant systems, contribute to global project teams, present technical topics to customers and regulators, and mentor early-career engineers. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least five years of experience developing PRA models for nuclear plants.
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Requisition Number: 30608 Company: Westinghouse Electric Co Location: Cranberry Township, US 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: If this sounds like an environment you would excel in, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer in our Risk Analysis team. This is a US-based remote opportunity. You will report to the Senior Manager, Risk Analysis and this will be a remote based role. ### Key Responsibilities: 1. Perform Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRA) for complex nuclear power plant systems; evaluating a plant's potential vulnerability to all risk and hazard types (i.e., seismic, fire, flooding, etc.). Assessments may support both domestic and international operating plants, as well as new reactors still in the design phase. 2. Lead and support global project teams by contributing to technical scope execution in various roles (author, mentor, verifier), as well as meeting schedule and financial objectives. 3. Present technical topics and interface with global customers and regulatory bodies. 4. Support and identify strategic initiatives, develop product offerings, and pursue target product markets. 5. Mentor early-career engineers on PRA fundamentals. ### Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering required. 2. Minimum 5 years of experience with PRA Model development applied to nuclear plants required. 3. Advanced degree, Professional Engineer, or EIT license considered a plus. 4. Knowledge of PWR reactor operations. 5. In addition to basic Risk and Hazard skills, you should have a knowledge of: 6. Internal/External Hazards PRAs 7. Level 2 PRAs 8. Human Reliability Analysis (HRA) 9. Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) 10. Working knowledge of PRA software (CAFTA, RiskSpectrum) 11. Peer Review experience considered a plus. 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 $85,200 to $106,500 per year. #LI-Remote ### 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.west nghousenuclear.com. Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Get connected with Westinghouse on social media: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn| YouTube #### Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,580 open Senior Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$85–107K/yr
- Pennsylvania median$94–177K/yr31 salary ranges
- US median$110–190K/yr1,258 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $96K, is 30% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($137K) — in the lowest quarter of Senior Engineer salary ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 44 open Senior Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,580 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Accenture10 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Senior Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,448 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,034 of the 1,580 open Senior Engineer jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 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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