Principal Engineer

Westinghouse ElectricCranberry Township$116–$129/hr

Good fit if

  • You can work a hybrid schedule.
  • You have 10 years of experience.

Credentials that matter

Skills and tools

  • CFD
  • Thermal Hydraulics
  • Nuclear Safety
  • Reactor Design

Required qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering (MS preferred); 5+ years thermal-hydraulic analyses and CFD modeling; 5+ years technical leadership as principal contributor or small team lead; minimum 10 years relevant experience, or 8 years with advanced degree

About this role

Lead thermal-hydraulics analysis methods and tools development for reactor components at Westinghouse. Modernize analysis capabilities, mentor senior engineers, and drive complex technical solutions across multi-functional teams in reactor design and safety analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Guide selection and application of thermal-hydraulics analysis tools (CFD, 1-D flow network models) for reactor engineering challenges
  • Partner with systems engineering, safety analysis, and technical teams to integrate data, improve workflows, and ensure analytical consistency
  • Mentor engineers in thermal-hydraulics fundamentals, analysis best practices, and build organizational technical capability
  • Lead resolution of complex engineering problems by identifying risks, developing execution plans, and driving solutions to closure
  • Evaluate and adopt AI-enabled engineering tools to improve productivity, quality, and analysis traceability
  • Lead multi-functional technical projects

Preferred qualifications

Advanced degrees in Nuclear, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering with significant thermal-hydraulics experience

Location, schedule, and travel

Hybrid, Cranberry, PA with remote flexibility

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