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Transient Analysis - Principal Engineer

Westinghouse Electric·Cranberry Township·Posted yesterday
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Principal Transient Analysis Engineer at Westinghouse leading design basis safety analysis for nuclear reactors, with focus on non-LOCA transients. You will direct thermal-hydraulic modeling, plant reload safety evaluations, licensing basis analyses, and technical leadership for reactor safety projects at the Cranberry Township headquarters.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and assessment of thermal-hydraulic models to perform safety analysis calculations consistent with NRC regulatory requirements
  • Lead reload safety evaluations for each plant cycle and plant-specific licensing basis analyses
  • Serve as technical point of contact for plant-specific safety analysis inquiries from internal and external customers
  • Lead evaluation of impacts from plant modifications and operating changes on design analysis
  • Lead project teams and provide technical direction to other engineers
  • Integrate and develop technical descriptions to support customer proposals
  • Develop procedures, processes, and methods for implementing technical requirements
  • Prepare technical documents and deliver presentations on project status, problem resolution, and engineering recommendations

Qualifications

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering. Minimum 8 years of applicable nuclear safety analysis experience. Ability to develop and deliver technical presentations on project status, problem resolution, and engineering recommendations.

Desired

Interest in software programming and code development.

Location

Hybrid (2 days onsite per week); Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationCranberry Township
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & tools

THERMAL-HYDRAULIC ANALYSISLOCA ANALYSISRELOAD SAFETY EVALUATIONLICENSING BASISNRC REGULATIONSSAFETY ANALYSIS

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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