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Cranberry Township, PA · HybridJob$85–107K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed today
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The Senior Engineer will lead finite element analysis for the repair, modification, and qualification of safety-related components in primary reactor coolant systems, supporting operating plants and AP1000 designs. The role develops design and analysis plans, qualifies component designs, improves analysis methods, and collaborates across engineering, manufacturing, and project teams. It is based in Cranberry, Pennsylvania, with a hybrid work environment.
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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 a Senior Engineer you will lead finite element analysis (FEA) for the repair, modification, and qualification of safetyrelated components in primary reactor coolant systems, supporting operating plants and AP1000 designs. You will report to the Manager of Advanced Analysis and Methods and be located at Cranberry, PA and can work in a hybrid environment. Key Responsibilities: 1. Develop and execute design and analysis plans from preliminary through final design, translating performance and structural requirements into compliant engineering solutions using lessons learned and best practices. 2. Qualify component designs using ANSYS-based thermal and structural FEA, closedform analytical methods, and Westinghouse internal engineering. 3. Improve analysis quality and efficiency by implementing advanced methods, automation, and innovative tools. 4. Collaborate with systems, manufacturing, and component teams to ensure effective subsystem integration and resolve complex design and production issues. 5. Partner with project managers and technical leads to align technical scope, schedules, and resources across programs. 6. Demonstrate accountability, delivering highquality engineering work that meets safety, quality, and schedule expectations. Qualifications: 1. We will consider BS in Mechanical Engineering, (alternate degrees such as nuclear, aerospace, structural engineering with relevant experience). 2. Proficiency in ANSYS Workbench and at least a familiarity with ANSYS Mechanical (APDL). 3. Minimum of 6 years of experience required or 4 with an advanced degree. 4. PE License (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 85,200 to 106,500 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 visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Get connected with Westinghouse on s cial 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 1,639 open Senior Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$85–107K/yr
- Pennsylvania median$94–177K/yr29 salary ranges
- US median$110–193K/yr1,301 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $96K, is 30% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($137K) — in the lowest quarter of Senior Engineer salary ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 42 open Senior Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,639 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Accenture10 open
- EY3 open
- Lockheed Martin3 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience — less than three in four Senior Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,502 postings).
- Education
- 1,079 of the 1,639 open Senior Engineer jobs (66%) 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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