Mechanical Engineer I — Nuclear Fatigue & Aging

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Cranberry Township, PA seeks a Mechanical Engineer I focused on fatigue and aging management to help ensure the reliability of reactor components across the nuclear fleet. You will partner with senior engineers to analyze fatigue mechanisms and translate findings into practical recommendations.

You will work across design, construction, operation and decommissioning phases, troubleshoot during construction quality issues, interface with customers, and grow your

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required (only Mechanical Engineering degrees will be considered).
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Proficiency with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and a strong foundation in mechanics of materials.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior engineers to analyze fatigue mechanisms and aging phenomena in reactor components and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Deepen knowledge of design, construction, operation and decommissioning phases of nuclear power plants and how fatigue influences each stage.
• Work cross-functionally to troubleshoot critical issues affecting construction quality and operational performance.
• Interface with Westinghouse customers, building strong professional relationships and delivering clear technical communication.
• Grow understanding of U.S. and international nuclear markets, standards and regulatory expectations.

Skills

FEA

Mechanics of materials

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company in Cranberry Township, PA seeks a Mechanical Engineer I focused on fatigue and aging management to help ensure the reliability of reactor components across the nuclear fleet. You will partner with senior engineers to analyze fatigue mechanisms and translate findings into practical recommendations.

You will work across design, construction, operation and decommissioning phases, troubleshoot during construction quality issues, interface with customers, and grow your