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Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic Sr. Engineer

Westinghouse Electric·Cranberry Township·Posted yesterday
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Senior engineer role performing reactor core thermal hydraulic analysis for Westinghouse nuclear customers. You will conduct safety-critical design analyses addressing heat removal and coolant flow under normal and accident conditions, determine design bases and thermal margins, and support both US and international nuclear projects following approved NRC methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Perform reactor core thermal hydraulic design analyses for US and international customers following approved methodologies and NRC procedures
  • Determine design bases and limits meeting safety and regulatory criteria for plant, reactor core, and fuel design
  • Measure thermal margins and evaluate risks to plant safety and fuel performance
  • Develop technical skills through training and independent assignments; verify analyses performed by others
  • Support emergent issues and interface with customers and other Westinghouse engineering teams
  • Participate on project teams, communicate work status, and plan/schedule work to meet schedule and budget requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline; 4+ years of engineering experience; fundamental engineering principles knowledge; computer simulation and programming skills; Linux experience

Desired

Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification

Location

Hybrid role based in Cranberry, PA

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationCranberry Township
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & tools

THERMAL HYDRAULICSREACTOR CORE DESIGNNRC METHODOLOGYLOCA ANALYSISLINUXHEAT TRANSFER

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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