
Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic Design - Principal Engineer
Cranberry Township, PA · HybridJob$103–129K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 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 oversees technical products and processes. It also leads engineering design, coordinates multidisciplinary projects, and contributes expertise to technical reviews and method development. This is a hybrid role in Cranberry, Pennsylvania.
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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 aReactor 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: 1. 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. 2. 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 3. 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. 4. Provide expertise and consultation to technical panels, reviews, committees, regulators, customers, and partners on multiple Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic related topics 5. Oversee the development, and analysis of complex technical products and processes 6. Lead engineering design and analyses and propose solutions to complex problems that are not well defined 7. Coordinate and integrate complex technical projects that encompass diverse teams; achieve established budget and schedule requirements, manage project risks, and develop mitigation strategies 8. Provide technical leadership for general code, procedure, and method development updates Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree in Nuclear, Mechanical or related Discipline. 2. 7+ years of engineering experience 3. Reactor core Thermal Hydraulic related experience with familiarity in subchannel codes 4. Experience working with customers and regulatory personnel 5. Experience working in a team environment 6. Computer simulation, programming skills and Linux experience 7. 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. #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 c lebrate 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 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 2,288 open Principal Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$103–129K/yr
- Pennsylvania median$115–235K/yr37 salary ranges
- US median$140–251K/yr1,942 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 2,288 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Oracle17 open
- Westinghouse Electric Company (this employer)7 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Principal Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (1,862 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,118 of the 2,288 open Principal Engineer jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 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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