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Senior Engineer, Probabilistic Risk Assessments - Remote Based

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

About this role

Senior Engineer role in Westinghouse's Risk Analysis team performing Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRA) for nuclear power plants. Conduct complex risk evaluations for domestic and international operating plants and new reactor designs, including seismic, fire, flooding, and internal hazard analysis. Lead global project teams, mentor junior engineers, and interface with regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

Perform Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRA) for complex nuclear power plant systems, evaluating vulnerability to all risk and hazard types (seismic, fire, flooding, internal hazards)

Support assessments for both domestic and international operating plants as well as new reactors in the design phase

Lead and support global project teams in various roles (author, mentor, verifier) while meeting schedule and financial objectives

Present technical topics and interface with global customers and regulatory bodies

Support and identify strategic initiatives, develop product offerings, and pursue target product markets

Mentor early-career engineers on PRA fundamentals

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Minimum 5 years of experience with PRA Model development applied to nuclear plants

Knowledge of PWR reactor operations

Knowledge of Internal/External Hazards PRAs

Knowledge of Level 2 PRAs

Knowledge of Human Reliability Analysis (HRA)

Knowledge of Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs)

Desired

Advanced degree

Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license

Peer Review experience

Location

Remote-based, US position.

Job details

FieldEngineering
Salary$85k–$107k/yr
LocationCranberry Township
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

PRAPWRHRACaftaRiskspectrumLevel 2 PRA

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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