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Principal Project Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company

Cranberry Township, PA · HybridJob$103–129K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Principal Project Engineer will lead day-to-day project coordination for the first AP1000 reactors in Poland, overseeing schedule and budget performance and facilitating communication with Functional Area Leads. The role supports engineering leadership in achieving project objectives and reports to the Senior Project Engineering Manager Poland Engineering. It is based at a US engineering location with a hybrid work arrangement and regular on-site collaboration.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project CoordinationSchedule ManagementBudget ManagementNuclear Systems DesignTurbine Island Systems DesignBalance of Plant Systems DesignStructural DesignNSSS Components DesignNSSS Components AnalysisPiping LayoutPiping AnalysisPlant Layout IntegrationCivil EngineeringStructural EngineeringArchitectural EngineeringElectrical DesignCross-Team NetworkingAP1000 ExperienceAP300 ExperienceEVinci Experience

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering8+ Years Relevant ExperienceInternational Travel Ability

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 Project Engineer you will lead day-to-day project coordination for the first AP1000 reactors in Poland, overseeing schedule and budget performance, facilitating communication with Functional Area Leads, and supporting engineering leadership to ensure project objectives are achieved You will report to the Senior Project Engineering Manager Poland Engineering and be located at one of our US Engineering locations. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, blending remote flexibility with regular on-site collaboration at our office Key Responsibilities: 1. Work with support of Functional Area Lead(s) to ensure progress and scope execution 2. Responsible for the managing the schedule and budgeting 3. Lead point of contact for Functional Area Leads and Project Coordinator 4. Supports the Project Engineering Manager and Design Technical Lead as required Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree in engineering 2. At least 8 years of relevant work experience, 3. Ability to travel internationally to support the Poland Project 4. Cognizance in at least one of the following technical areas: 5. Nuclear systems design 6. Turbine Island/Balance of Plant systems or structural design 7. NSSS components design and analyses 8. Piping layout and/or analysis 9. Plant layout integration 10. Civil, Structural and Architectural engineering 11. Electrical design 12. Establish networks across multiple teams Beneficcial: 1. Experience with AP1000, AP300, or eVinci 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:Twitter|Facebook|LinkedIn|YouTube Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Femal / 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 683 open Project Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$103–129K/yr
  • US median$108–164K/yr306 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $116K, is 13% below the US median midpoint ($134K) — in the middle half of Project Engineering salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 49 open Project Engineering jobs in Pennsylvania and 683 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Project Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (476 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 305 of the 683 open Project Engineering jobs (45%) 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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