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senior project engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company

Warrendale, PA · HybridJob$85–107K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$85–107K/yr
Location
Warrendale, PAHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Senior Project Engineer manages one or several technical areas and combines project management, issue management, and technical leadership. The role supports plant computer and annunciator system projects, coordinating scope, schedule, cost, resources, and technical problem-solving. It is a hybrid position based at Westinghouse’s Warrendale facility, with no relocation assistance available.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementIssue ManagementTechnical LeadershipNuclear IndustryInstrumentation and Control SystemsCommunicationOrganizationDelegationTechnical WritingMicrosoft Office

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering5+ Years Experience

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. As a Sr. Project Engineer you will manage one or several technical areas. This is a unique position in that the Project Engineer will effectively act in simultaneous Project Management, Issue Manager and Technical Leadership roles. The target applicant is motivated, self-starting, solution-oriented and looking to develop skills beyond traditional engineering. You will report to the Sr. Manager; Control & Information System Engineering and be located at our Warrendale, PA facility. This is a hybrid role based in Warrendale. No relocation assistance is available. Key Responsibilities: * Drive functional area completion of required scope to support plant computer and annunciator system projects * Responsible for interfacing with the Project Manager and Technical Lead to manage and drive schedule and cost adherence * Provide an accurate demand signal to the Resource Manager to resource load the schedule and support resource demand planning across multiple projects * Understand risks/challenges within the functional areas and drive solution-oriented thinking * Troubleshoot technical challenges and develop recovery plans * Identify opportunities for project cost savings * Lead investigation of process or procedural issues and proactively implement lessons learned * Support the Resource Manager, Project Manager and Technical Lead as required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in engineering * Minimum of 5 years of experience * Experience in the nuclear industry preferred * Experience with instrumentation and control systems preferred * Effective communication, organization, and delegation skills * Strong technical writing ability * Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). 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 E ual 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 5,054 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$85–107K/yr
  • Pennsylvania median$93–130K/yr92 salary ranges
  • US median$97–145K/yr2,665 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $96K, is 17% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($115K) — in the middle half of Project Engineer salary ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 249 open Project Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 5,054 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,914 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,172 of the 5,054 open Project Engineer jobs (63%) 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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