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Principal Engineer

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

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

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

Desired

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

Location

Hybrid, Cranberry, PA with remote flexibility

Job details

FieldEngineering
Salary$116–$129/hr
LocationCranberry Township
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

CFDThermal HydraulicsNuclear SafetyReactor Design

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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