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Reactor Vessel Internals - Principal Engineer

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

About this role

Design and analyze reactor vessel internal components within the primary pressure boundary for Westinghouse nuclear power plants (operating fleet, AP1000, AP300). Lead technical teams through complex repair, modification, and qualification projects using FEA and nuclear industry codes.

Responsibilities

  • Perform design and analyses for repair, modification, and qualification of primary pressure boundary components using ANSYS FEA and hand calculations
  • Lead technical teams to project completion while managing safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements
  • Collaborate with component, system, and manufacturing teams on subsystem integration and design issues
  • Apply ASME Section III/XI, NRC, DOE, and industry regulatory codes and standards to design activities
  • Support plant refueling outages (on-site and remotely) with 12-hour shifts and overnight work as needed
  • Provide technical guidance and coordinate with national laboratories, sub-contractors, suppliers, fabricators, and customers

Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Materials Science with component design experience; Registered Mechanical PE; Minimum 8 years applicable experience; Experience with ASME Section III and Section XI criteria; Proficiency with FEA and ANSYS

Location

Hybrid, Cranberry Township, PA (Westinghouse headquarters); supports plant refueling outages requiring on-site travel with 12-hour shifts and overnight work

Job details

FieldEngineering
Salary$103k–$129k/yr
LocationCranberry Township
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

ANSYSFEAASME CodesAsme Section XINRC CodesPWRAP1000SMR

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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