Westinghouse Electric Company · 3 days ago
Principal Engineer
Cranberry Township, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $129K/yr
7+ years expWestinghouse Electric Company is committed to providing clean energy solutions and values diversity in the workplace. The Principal Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic Engineer will focus on heat removal from reactor fuel and coolant flow, ensuring safe plant operation and compliance with safety and regulatory criteria.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNuclear
Responsibilities
Perform standard and non-standard Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic analysis work for US and international customers, following and understanding approved methodologies, procedures and internal processes on nuclear safety and quality to produce error-free work. Analyses will support safe plant operation by determining design bases and limits that meet safety and regulatory criteria for plant, reactor core and fuel design; measure thermal margins; and evaluate risks to plant safety and fuel performance
Resolve and provide technical leadership for complex, emergent and industry issues, redesigns, model development and interface with our customers and other teams within Westinghouse to support safe plant operation
Resolve and provide technical leadership for special projects such as major programs, advanced plant designs, plant chemistry programs, development of new fuel products, including new cladding and fuel materials
Provide expertise and consultation to technical panels, reviews, committees, regulators, customers, and partners on multiple Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic related topics
Oversee the development, and analysis of complex technical products and processes
Lead engineering design and analyses and propose solutions to complex problems that are not well defined
Coordinate and integrate complex technical projects that encompass diverse teams; achieve established budget and schedule requirements, manage project risks, and develop mitigation strategies
Provide technical leadership for general code, procedure, and method development updates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Nuclear, Mechanical or related Discipline
7+ years of engineering experience
Reactor core Thermal Hydraulic related experience with familiarity in subchannel codes
Experience working with customers and regulatory personnel
Experience working in a team environment
Computer simulation, programming skills and Linux experience
Professional Engineer (PE) Certification
Benefits
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
Company
Westinghouse Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.62BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M
Leadership Team
Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Margaret Cosentino
Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs
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