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Principal Engineer: RVI Load Development

Westinghouse Electric Company

Cranberry Township, NC · HybridJob$103–129K/yrPosted 2w agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$103–129K/yr
Location
Cranberry Township, NCHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registered Mechanical PE, required

Job overview

The Principal Engineer will lead thermal hydraulic and structural dynamic evaluations of reactor vessel internals and working components. The analyses support power uprates and the repair, modification, and qualification of components in the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse-designed nuclear power plants. The role includes design analysis, load development, component qualification, technical team leadership, and coordination with project, component, system, and manufacturing teams. It can be performed in a hybrid capacity.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Thermal Hydraulic Analysis, nice to haveStructural Dynamics Analysis, nice to haveFinite Element Analysis, requiredANSYS, requiredASME Section III and XI, requiredComponent Design, nice to have

Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or Aerospace Engineering, requiredAlternate Engineering or Materials Science Degree With Component Design Experience, requiredRegistered Mechanical PE, required8+ Years Applicable Experience, required

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 Principal Engineer you will be a primary lead for thermal hydraulic and structural dynamic evaluations of reactor vessel internals and working components. These analyses will support power uprates and repair, modification, and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants.

You will report to the Manager, Reactor Vessel Internals Load Development and Analysis located in Cranberry, PA and can work in a hybrid capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform design analyses for the repair, modification and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants including current operating fleet, AP1000 and AP300.

  • Use analysis tools, such as finite element simulations (ex. Ansys) and internal Westinghouse thermal hydraulic codes and hand calculations to develop loads and qualify component design.

  • Lead a technical team to project completion while meeting safety, quality, schedule and budget

  • Work with other component, system, and manufacturing on the integration of the subsystems and work through emergent design issues.

  • Work with project managers and subsystem/component leads to develop project schedules.

Qualifications:

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or Aerospace Engineering. We will consider alternate degrees such as nuclear engineering, structural engineering, or materials science with component design experience.

  • Registered Mechanical PE

  • Minimum 8 years of applicable experience required

  • Experience with ASME Section III and Section XI criteria

  • Experience with FEA and ANSYS

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. We estimate the base salary range for this position, which depends upon qualifications, 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 1,915 open Principal Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$103–129K/yr
  • North Carolina median$159–270K/yr34 salary ranges
  • US median$150–264K/yr1,631 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $116K, is 44% below the North Carolina median midpoint ($208K) — in the lowest quarter of Principal Engineer salary ranges in North Carolina.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 47 open Principal Engineer jobs in North Carolina and 1,915 across the US. 14% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Principal Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (1,636 postings).
Education
784 of the 1,915 open Principal Engineer jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 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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