Junior Mechanical Engineer, Reactor Vessel & Containment Design

Westinghouse Electric - USA; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health, Wellness and Income Protection

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric - USA in Cranberry Township, PA is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer in Reactor Vessel & Containment Design. The role focuses on ASME analyses, design specifications, and collaboration with suppliers to ensure high quality nuclear components.

You will present technical results and contribute to installation activities in a hybrid on-site role. The position requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, a 3.0+ GPA, and hands‑on experience with ANSYS, MATLAB and Mathcad.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in mechanical engineering.
• GPA 3.0 minimum required.
• Demonstrated technical writing ability for calculation notes and topical reports.
• Active progression toward PE licensure and strong problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform ASME Section III and XI analyses in a team setting to support fatigue aging management for nuclear plants.
• Develop ASME design specs and reports; contribute to design and assembly drawings guiding manufacturing.
• Support suppliers through component manufacture and assembly, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional experts to advance design, qualification, fabrication, and installation activities for nuclear components.
• Deliver concise presentations on technical findings and project status to peers.

Skills

Ansys Workbench/APDL

MATLAB

Mathcad

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Junior Mechanical Engineer, Reactor Vessel & Containment Design

Build a Career That Powers a Cleaner World

At Westinghouse, people are our advantage—and diversity of thought and background fuels the innovations that keep nuclear energy safe and sustainable. Join us to strengthen critical systems that serve millions.

What You’ll Do

• Perform ASME Section III and Section XI analyses in a team setting to support fatigue aging management for nuclear power plants.
• Develop ASME design specifications and design reports; contribute to design and assembly drawings that guide manufacturing.
• Support suppliers through component manufacture and assembly, ensuring adherence to requirements and quality standards.
• Partner with cross‑functional experts to advance design, qualification, fabrication, and installation activities for nuclear components.
• Deliver concise presentations on technical findings and project status to peers.

Where You’ll Work

This hybrid role is based at Westinghouse Headquarters in Cranberry, PA (Greater Pittsburgh Area). Expect to be on site 2 days per week. You will report to the Manager, Reactor Vessel and Containment Vessel Design & Analysis.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (required).
• Proven technical writing ability for calculation notes and topical reports (authoring and verification).
• Comfort reading technical reports and collaborating on technical problem‑solving.
• Actively working toward a professional engineering license.
• 1+ years’ experience with Ansys Workbench / APDL, MATLAB, and Mathcad.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $58,400 to $73,000 per year.

Life at Westinghouse

We are the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. Our teams live our values every day:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

Benefits Highlights (U.S.)

• 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
• Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA, Westinghouse employs 11,000+ people across 19 countries. Learn more:

Equal Opportunity

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

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