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Senior Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer

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

About this role

Senior Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer at Westinghouse Global Headquarters (Cranberry Township, PA). Responsible for design basis safety analysis of nuclear reactors, with focus on Loss of Coolant Accidents (LOCA). Develop thermal-hydraulic models, correlations, and analysis methodologies; perform realistic safety analysis using statistical techniques; manage 50.46 reporting and plant-specific licensing basis.

Responsibilities

  • Development and assessment of models and correlations for two-phase flow and heat transfer phenomena prediction
  • Use statistical techniques for realistic nuclear reactor safety analysis and contribute to development of analysis methodologies for design basis accidents
  • Evaluate impacts of plant modifications and operating changes on design analysis
  • Maintain cognizance of plant-specific licensing basis and Analysis of Record; manage 10 CFR 50.46 reporting
  • Serve as point of contact for plant-specific LOCA inquiries from internal and external customers
  • Mentor newer engineers and identify process improvements
  • Participate on project teams, contribute to project schedule generation and cost estimates
  • Develop and deliver technical presentations on project status, problem resolution, and engineering recommendations

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, or Chemical discipline); minimum 4+ years of applicable nuclear plant safety analysis experience.

Desired

Interest in software programming and code development.

Location

Hybrid (on-site and remote mix within same week); Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Job details

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

Skills & Tools

LocaThermal Hydraulics10 CFR 50Nuclear SafetyTwo-phase FlowHeat 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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