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Mechanical Engineer 1

Westinghouse Electric·Cranberry Township·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Mechanical Engineer supporting design and construction of mechanical power plant equipment and components for nuclear mega-projects and advanced reactors. Develop specifications, perform engineering analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver critical mechanical systems including pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and auxiliary equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop pump, valve, heat exchanger, and auxiliary mechanical equipment design requirements for new plant builds or modifications
  • Write specifications and develop designs for mechanical equipment used in nuclear power plants
  • Perform engineering analysis and identify problems; propose solutions to assigned projects
  • Support senior engineering personnel in design and analysis efforts
  • Make sound technical evaluations to support critical engineering decisions
  • Communicate work status and technical findings to engineering leads and management
  • Collaborate with construction, instrumentation & control, electrical, and operations teams
  • Participate in customer, vendor, and regulator meetings to present technical materials and design justifications
  • Perform work within established scope, budgetary, and schedule requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA

Desired

  • Familiarity with MathCad, MATLAB, or VBA
  • Experience with ASME or API standards
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification or Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Understanding of technical design drawings and/or fabrication processes

Location

Hybrid position, 2–3 days per week on-site at Cranberry Township, PA; no relocation assistance provided

Job details

FieldEngineering
Salary$58k–$73k/yr
LocationCranberry Township
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

ASME CodesAPI StandardsMATLABMathcad

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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