Principal Engineer
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
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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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