Engineer II - Mechanical

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 69,200 - 86,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks an Engineer II - Mechanical in Cranberry Township, PA. This hybrid role involves performing detailed analyses for the repair and qualification of components within nuclear power plants.

The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have at least 3 years of experience in component structural analysis or thermo-hydraulics. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Mechanical, Mechanics, or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in component structural analysis or thermo-hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and analyses for repair of nuclear power plant components.
• Use analysis tools to qualify component design.
• Work on integration of subsystems and resolve design issues.
• Develop project schedules with project managers.
• Identify technical risks and direct resolution efforts.
• Apply codes and standards relevant to nuclear reactors.
• Provide technical guidance to partners and contractors.
• Support plant refueling outages including overnight work.

Skills

Component structural analysis

Thermo-hydraulics

Finite element simulations

Regulatory codes and standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while encouraging diversity in the global workplace.

About The Role

As an Engineer II - Mechanical you will report to the Manager, RVI Load Development & Analysis.

Reactor Component Engineering; located at our Cranberry Township, PA location. This role has a hybrid work schedule. No relocation assistance is provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform design and analyses for the repair, modification and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants, including current operating fleet, AP1000 reactors.
• Use analysis tools, such as finite element simulations (e.g., ANSYS), closed form engineering calculations, and Westinghouse internal analysis codes to qualify component design.
• Work with other component, system, and manufacturing leads on the integration of the subsystems and work through emergent design issues.
• Collaborate with project managers and subsystem/component leads to develop project schedules.
• Identify and define technical risks and challenges, and direct efforts to successful resolution.
• Apply engineering thoughtfulness to resolution of problems that are partially defined, requiring experience within the given discipline.
• Incorporate industry, regulatory, or NRC/DOE/ASME codes, standards, and criteria relevant to nuclear reactors in design activities.
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and collaborate with partners such as national laboratories, sub‑contractors, suppliers, fabricators, and customers.
• Support plant refueling outages (both on-site and remotely) including stretches of 12‑hour shift work and overnight work due to time sensitivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. Mechanical engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in component structural analysis or thermo‑hydraulics.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position is estimated to be $69,200 to $86,500 per year, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and income protection benefits
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Opportunities for flexible work arrangements
• Educational reimbursement program
• Employee referral program

Visit www.westinghousenuclear.com for more information.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.