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Mechanical Engineer 1

Westinghouse Electric·Cranberry Township·Posted yesterday
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Support Westinghouse nuclear plant design projects as a Mechanical Engineer. Design and evaluate piping, HVAC, seismic assessments, fuel handling systems, and hazard protection for advanced reactor plants. Work across multiple disciplines including systems, equipment, structures, and physical plant arrangement using 3D modeling and analysis tools.

Responsibilities

  • Perform physical arrangement of nuclear island structures, equipment, piping, and support systems using 3D design software
  • Conduct hazards evaluations including seismic interaction, internal/external missile assessments, flooding evaluations, and hazard protection designs
  • Author, review, and verify engineering designs using Westinghouse WNEXUS digital design architecture
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, criteria documents, and conduct in-depth reviews of 3D plant models
  • Prepare regulatory, code, and customer contract compliance reports
  • Provide engineering support to design, fabrication, and construction teams; respond to RFIs and address design changes

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; minimum GPA 3.0; pursue Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification and Professional Engineering (PE) licensure

Location

Cranberry Township, PA; hybrid (2 days/week on-site); relocation not provided

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationCranberry Township
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & tools

SEISMIC ANALYSIS3D CADHAZARDS EVALUATIONPIPING DESIGNHVAC SYSTEMSPE LICENSURE

About the company

Westinghouse Electric

The world's leading nuclear energy company, supplying nuclear fuel, plant design, engineering and plant services to utilities worldwide. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.

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