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Principal Engineer, Probabilistic Risk Assessments - Remote Based

Westinghouse Electric Company

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Compensation
$103–129K/yr
Location
Remote · US
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Westinghouse is hiring a Principal Engineer for its Risk Analysis team in a US-based remote role. The engineer will perform probabilistic risk assessments for nuclear power plants, lead global project teams, present technical topics to customers and regulators, and mentor early-career engineers. The role supports operating plants and reactors in design, and includes strategic product and market initiatives.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Probabilistic Risk AssessmentPWR Reactor OperationsRisk and Hazard AnalysisInternal/External Hazards PRAsLevel 2 PRAsHuman Reliability AnalysisEmergency Operating ProceduresPRA SoftwareCAFTARiskSpectrumPeer Review

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering10+ Years Professional Experience7+ Years PRA Model DevelopmentAdvanced DegreeProfessional Engineer License

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: If this sounds like an environment you would excel in, we have an exciting opportunity for a Principal 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 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 and lead initiatives for knowledge management and retention. ### Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering required. 2. 10+ years professional experience with minimum 7 years of experience with PRA Model development applied to nuclear plants. 3. Advanced degree and/or Professional Engineer 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. Proficiency with PRA software (CAFTA, RiskSpectrum) 11. Peer Review experience preferred. 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-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.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 #### 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 2,297 open Principal Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$103–129K/yr
  • Pennsylvania median$116–235K/yr40 salary ranges
  • US median$142–254K/yr1,969 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 2,297 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Principal Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (1,883 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,064 of the 2,297 open Principal Engineer jobs (46%) 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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