Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic Design - Principal Engineer
Cranberry Township, NC · HybridJob$103–129K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed today
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The Principal Engineer addresses heat removal from reactor fuel and coolant flow in the reactor core under normal and accident conditions. The role performs thermal hydraulic analyses, provides technical leadership on complex issues and projects, and advises technical panels, regulators, customers, and partners. It also leads engineering design and analysis, coordinates complex technical projects, and supports development of codes, procedures, and methods.
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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 Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic Design – Principal Engineer, you will address heat removal from the reactor fuel and coolant flow in the reactor core under normal operation and accident conditions.
You will report to the Manager - FR and Thermal Hydraulic Design. This is a hybrid role located in Cranberry, PA. Relocation is available within the US.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform standard and non-standard Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic analysis work for US and international customers, following and understanding approved methodologies, procedures and internal processes on nuclear safety and quality to produce error-free work. Analyses will support safe plant operation by determining design bases and limits that meet safety and regulatory criteria for plant, reactor core and fuel design; measure thermal margins; and evaluate risks to plant safety and fuel performance.
• Resolve and provide technical leadership for complex, emergent and industry issues, redesigns, model development and interface with our customers and other teams within Westinghouse to support safe plant operation
• Resolve and provide technical leadership for special projects such as major programs, advanced plant designs, plant chemistry programs, development of new fuel products, including new cladding and fuel materials.
• Provide expertise and consultation to technical panels, reviews, committees, regulators, customers, and partners on multiple Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic related topics
• Oversee the development, and analysis of complex technical products and processes
• Lead engineering design and analyses and propose solutions to complex problems that are not well defined
• Coordinate and integrate complex technical projects that encompass diverse teams; achieve established budget and schedule requirements, manage project risks, and develop mitigation strategies
• Provide technical leadership for general code, procedure, and method development updates
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear, Mechanical or related Discipline.
• 7+ years of engineering experience
• Reactor core Thermal Hydraulic related experience with familiarity in subchannel codes
• Experience working with customers and regulatory personnel
• Experience working in a team environment
• Computer simulation, programming skills and Linux experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification
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.
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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 7,071 open Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$103–129K/yr
- North Carolina median$112–162K/yr90 salary ranges
- US median$113–176K/yr3,615 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $116K, is 16% below the North Carolina median midpoint ($139K) — in the lowest quarter of Engineering salary ranges in North Carolina.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 187 open Engineering jobs in North Carolina and 7,071 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in North Carolina
- Eaton Corporation9 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (4,858 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,582 of the 7,071 open Engineering jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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