Principal Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations & holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Global recognition & service programs

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the development and evolution of thermal-hydraulics analysis methods and tools for reactor components, with a focus on modernization and efficiency improvements.

Located in Cranberry, PA with the flexibility to work remotely, this role reports to the Manager Advanced Analysis and Methods and partners with systems engineering, safety analysis, and other technical teams to drive analytical excellence.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering; MS considered for advanced roles.
• Experience in Thermal-Hydraulic Analyses and CFD modeling.
• 5+ years of technical leadership in engineering teams.
• 10+ years of relevant experience preferred or 8+ years with advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Guide selection and application of analysis tools (CFD, 1-D models).
• Collaborate with systems engineering and safety teams to improve workflows and consistency.
• Mentor engineers in TH fundamentals and best practices.
• Lead resolution of complex engineering problems with risk assessment and execution plans.
• Promote AI-enabled engineering tools to improve productivity and traceability.

Skills

Thermal-Hydraulics

CFD

Technical leadership

AI-enabled tools

Education

Mechanical Engineering (MS considered)

Tools

CFD tools

1-D flow models

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 recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Principal Engineer you will lead the development and evolution of thermal‑hydraulics (T/H) analysis methods and tools for reactor components, including strategy for modernization and efficiency improvements

You will report to the Manager Advanced Analysis and Methods and be located at Cranberry, PA with the flexibility to work in a remote environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide the application and selection of analysis tools (e.g., CFD, 1‑D flow network models), ensuring appropriate methods are used for each engineering challenge
• Partner with systems engineering, safety analysis, and other technical teams to integrate data, improve workflows, and ensure analytical consistency across departments
• Mentor engineers in thermal‑hydraulics fundamentals, analysis best practices, and to build organizational capability
• Lead the resolution of complex, ambiguous engineering problems by identifying risks, developing execution plans, and driving solutions to closure
• Encourage thoughtful adoption of AI‑enabled engineering tools to improve productivity, quality, and traceability

Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (MS). We will consider degrees in Nuclear, Aerospace, Chemical or related Engineering fields with significant thermal‑hydraulic experience.
• 5+ years of experience with Thermal Hydraulic Analyses and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and the associated modeling approaches
• 5+ years experience providing technical leadership—either as a principal individual contributor or as leader of a small engineering team
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or 8 years with an advanced degree

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 $116 to $129 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

Safety and Quality

Integrity and Trust

Customer Focus and Innovation

Speed and Passion to Win

Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

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

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