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Senior Nuclear Engineer, Safety Analysis

Westinghouse Electric Company

Dallas, TX · HybridFull-time$85–107K/yrPosted 2w agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$85–107K/yr
Location
Dallas, TXHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Senior Nuclear Engineer will provide plant support for Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2, primarily through thermal-hydraulic engineering analysis and safety analysis work. The role may also support other nuclear power plants. It reports to the Manager of Integrated Site Engineering, Safety Analysis, Risk Applications, & Licensing, and uses a hybrid arrangement with regular on-site collaboration at the Dallas office.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis, nice to havePWR NSSS Design, nice to haveSafety Systems, nice to haveEngineering Principles, nice to haveTechnical Problem Solving, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering, required5+ Years Relevant Experience, requiredNuclear Engineering, requiredMechanical Engineering, requiredChemical Engineering, 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:

This Senior Nuclear Engineer will provide miscellaneous plant support tasks to support the operations of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant (CPNPP) Units 1 and 2. This support is in fulfillment of the Core Design & Safety Analysis (CDSA) function outsourcing arrangement between Vistra, the operating company for CPNPP, and Westinghouse Electric Company. This support is centered on performing thermal-hydraulic engineering analysis principally for CPNPP; however, support for other nuclear power plants will also be required.

You will report to the Manager of Integrated Site Engineering, Safety Analysis, Risk Applications, & Licensing. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, blending remote flexibility with regular on-site collaboration at our Dallas, TX office.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform complex system thermal-hydraulic engineering analysis and provide technical leadership/project management in development, performance, and application of safety analysis methods based upon a broad understanding and working knowledge of PWR NSSS design and safety systems.

  • Develop work scopes and obtain approval for engineering work authorizations to support engineering work activities.

  • Maintain CPNPP qualifications for Safety Analysis Engineer, Engineering Orientation, and 10CFR50.59 Screen and Evaluation.

  • Initiate, evaluate, and disposition Condition Reports.

  • Provide technical input and written documents supporting the design, development, training, performance, and delivery of technical products and services to customers that require integration of team efforts across multifunctional groups. Define, manage, and drive projects to successful completion to meet customer needs.

  • Support special requests from site as part of site engineering support. Examples include self assessments, equipment reliability support, outage emergent issue support, and calculation reviews.

  • Process vendor documents, such as Westinghouse Letters, NSALs, INs, per site requirements.

  • Apply engineering analysis (transient analysis, setpoints analysis, containment analysis) to other plants under the Westinghouse QA program.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical)

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

  • Experience and logic to apply advanced engineering principles and techniques to propose, direct, and integrate solutions to complex technical problems and identify approaches for the successful resolution of technical issues.

  • Less than 10% travel to domestic and international sites may be required.

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.

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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 567 open Nuclear Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$85–107K/yr
  • US median$100–153K/yr464 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $96K, is 23% below the US median midpoint ($125K) — in the lowest quarter of Nuclear Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 13 open Nuclear Engineer jobs in Texas and 567 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Nuclear Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (499 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 401 of the 567 open Nuclear Engineer jobs (71%) 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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