Nuclear Mechanical Systems Engineer — Component Qualification

Westinghouse Electric - USA; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations & holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Cranberry Township, PA is seeking a Nuclear Mechanical Systems Engineer focused on component qualification for AP1000 and related reactors. You will manage mechanical design, analysis, and qualification of primary boundary components, using Ansys and other FEA tools, and collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure design integrity.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, 3+ years in component analysis or thermo-hydraulics, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Engineering Mechanics, or Aerospace engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in component structural analysis or thermo-hydraulics.
• Strong capability in Finite Element Analysis (FEA); Ansys experience is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design, analysis, and qualification activities for repair and modification of primary pressure boundary components.
• Drive subsystem integration with component, system, and manufacturing leaders; resolve issues quickly and rigorously.
• Co-develop executable schedules with project managers and technical leads to balance scope, risk, and timelines.
• Embed compliance with NRC/DOE/ASME codes, standards, and criteria in designs.
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate with national laboratories, sub-contractors, suppliers, fabricators, and customers.
• Support refueling outages remotely and on-site, including time-sensitive shifts when needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License familiarity

Tools

Ansys

FEA

Job description

Nuclear Mechanical Systems Engineer — Component QualificationClean energy needs builders. At Westinghouse, you will help ensure the integrity of components within the primary pressure boundary—the core of safe nuclear operations. From modeling stress states to guiding suppliers, your work will ripple across operating plants and AP1000 reactors worldwide.Your missionBased in Cranberry Township, PA on a hybrid schedule, and reporting to the Manager, RVI Load Development & Analysis • Reactor Component Engineering, you will steward designs from concept through qualification. No relocation assistance is provided.How you'll make an impactOwn mechanical design, analysis, and qualification activities for repair and modification of primary pressure boundary components in Westinghouse-designed nuclear units, including AP1000.Employ a full toolkit: finite element simulations (e.g., Ansys), closed-form calculations, and Westinghouse internal analysis codes to validate design intent.Drive subsystem integration with component, system, and manufacturing leaders; untangle emergent issues with speed and rigor.Co-develop executable schedules with project managers and technical leads, balancing scope, risk, and timelines.Surface technical risks early; chart mitigation paths and lead resolution.Embed compliance with NRC/DOE/ASME codes, standards, and criteria relevant to nuclear reactors in every design decision.Provide technical leadership and collaborate with national laboratories, sub-contractors, suppliers, fabricators, and customers.Support refueling outages both remotely and on-site, including time-sensitive 12-hour and overnight shifts when needed.What you need to succeedBachelor's degree in Engineering required; Mechanical, Engineering Mechanics, or Aerospace preferred.At least 3 years of experience in component structural analysis or thermo-hydraulics.Strength in Finite Element Analysis (FEA); exposure to Ansys is valuable.Professional Engineer (PE) License familiarity is beneficial.Rewards and recognitionWe 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 $69,200 to $86,500 per year.Total benefitsCompetitive SalaryComprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members401(k) Savings Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacations and HolidaysOpportunities for Flexible Work ArrangementsEducational Reimbursement ProgramEmployee Referral ProgramWho we areWestinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. Our Global Headquarters are in Cranberry Township, PA, and our team of 11,000+ spans 19 countries. Explore more at westinghousenuclear.com.Our valuesSafety and QualityIntegrity and TrustCustomer Focus and InnovationSpeed and Passion to WinTeamwork and AccountabilityStay connected: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTubeYou should be proficient in:Bachelor's DegreeProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities