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Plant Layout and Hazards Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company

Cranberry Township, PA · HybridJob$58–73K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed today

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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 Mechanical Engineer supports piping and HVAC layout, hazard assessments, equipment and tooling design, and other hazard-protection work for advanced nuclear plant designs. The role interfaces with systems, equipment, structures, and physical plant arrangement, and reports to the Manager, Plant Engineering. It is hybrid, with two days per week on site, and may be based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, or Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Remote WorkCustomer Site Support

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical EngineeringGPA 3.0+

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 Mechanical Engineer you will support piping & HVAC layout, seismic interaction assessments, internal/external missile assessments, fuel handling and material handling equipment & tooling design, commodity clearance evaluations, flooding evaluations and other hazard protection designs. You will provide broad-ranging experience of advanced nuclear plant designs including interfaces with systems, equipment, structures, and physical plant arrangement. You will report to the Manager, Plant Engineering and be located at Cranberry Township, PA or Rock Hill, SC. The position is hybrid, you will be on site 2 days per week. Key Responsibilities: 1. Work on teams that support the design, fabrication, construction, and maintenance of large-scale nuclear and non-nuclear projects 2. Perform physical arrangement of the nuclear island structures, equipment, piping, commodities, and support using 3D design software 3. Perform hazards evaluations with 3D plant models and analysis software 4. Read and interpret engineering drawings and criteria documents 5. Work with the Westinghouse proprietary digital design architecture (WNEXUS) to author, review and verify engineering designs and conduct in-depth reviews of 3D model and plant designs 6. Help prepare reports to satisfy applicable regulatory, code, and customer contract requirements Qualifications: 1. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 2. Minimum GPA 3.0 3. Ability to work effectively both remotely, from home office, as well as from customer site to support customer projects globally 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 visitinghttp://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 Westinghous 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 1,664 open Mechanical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$58–73K/yr
  • Pennsylvania median$95–145K/yr22 salary ranges
  • US median$116–187K/yr798 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $66K, is 48% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($127K) — in the lowest quarter of Mechanical Engineering salary ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 80 open Mechanical Engineering jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,664 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Mechanical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (932 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 768 of the 1,664 open Mechanical Engineering jobs (46%) 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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