
Principal Mechanical Engineer -Steam Generator
Cranberry Township, PA · HybridJob$103–129K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Principal Mechanical Engineer will work on AP1000 primary components, including the steam generator, and operating-plant replacement steam generator design documentation. The role reports to the Manager of Component Design & Management Programs and is based at Westinghouse’s Cranberry Township headquarters in a hybrid arrangement. The engineer will also support reactor vessel internals analysis, industry guidance projects, customer communications, proposals, and cost estimates.
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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 Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will work on AP1000 primary components, including the steam generator. You will report to the Manager, Component Design & Management Programs and be located at the Cranberry Township, PA headquarters. The role is hybrid Key Responsibilities: 1. Author technical documentation for AP1000 primary components (e.g. steam generator, pressurizer, PRHR, core makeup tank and accumulator) 2. Work on operating plant replacement steam generator design documentation, including design specifications, design reports, E&DCRs, and calculation notes. 3. Perform calculations for and apply the ASME Code to the design and analysis of reactor vessel internals components. 4. Evaluate nuclear power plant components using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). 5. Support larger generic projects that are developing the industry guidance and requirements for safe long-term operation of nuclear power plant reactor vessel internals components. 6. You will work on multiple projects on a large global team. 7. Prepare technical presentations and written communications for customers and management. 8. Write commercial proposals and prepare cost estimates. 9. Occasional travel, both domestic and international, to customer and vendor facilities to provide on-site support, presentations, or aid in issue resolution Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering 2. Minimum 8 plus years of applicable experience 3. Capability to understand and interpret design documents including drawings and calculation summaries 4. Demonstrated technical leadership experience 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 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:Twitt r|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 7,498 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$103–129K/yr
- Pennsylvania median$93–148K/yr130 salary ranges
- US median$106–160K/yr4,470 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $116K, is 6% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($123K) — in the middle half of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 300 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 7,498 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Jacobs21 open
- Westinghouse Electric Company (this employer)20 open
- Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc.12 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 6,189 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 5,295 of the 7,498 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (71%) 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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