Principal Engineer, Concrete Materials

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Cranberry Township, Northern (Butler County, KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Global recognition programs

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is seeking a Principal Engineer, Concrete Materials in Cranberry Township, PA (hybrid/remote options). Responsibilities include managing concrete mixes, laboratory testing, and on-site troubleshooting to ensure structural integrity and compliance with standards.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 5+ years in concrete materials, with travel up to 50% to vendors, labs, and sites. Nuclear-industry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years in concrete mix design, aggregates, testing, durability, performance modeling.
• Experience with field testing and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and approve concrete mixes for strength, workability, durability.
• Oversee testing programs and interpret results for compliance with ASTM/ACI and European standards where applicable.
• Provide field support for placing, curing, and finishing; diagnose cracking or setting issues.
• Monitor project specifications, maintain documentation, ensure regulatory compliance.
• Travel up to 50% to vendors, labs, and construction sites.

Skills

Concrete mix design

Field testing

Data analysis

ASTM/ACI standards

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Materials Science Engineering

Tools

Concrete testing equipment

Job description

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Cranberry Township, US Rock Hill, SC, US, 29730

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, Concrete Materials you will manage the selection, design, testing, and quality control of concrete mixes and concrete constituents to ensure structural integrity, durability, and compliance with specifications; as well as troubleshooting on-site issues, and bridging laboratory testing with field application.

You will report to the Concrete and Seismic Analysis Manager and be located at Cranberry Township, PA, Rock Hill, SC or one of our international locations. You will be either hybrid or remote depending on your proximity to our office and the operational needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Concrete Mix Design Development:Create, evaluate, and approve concrete mixtures (cement, aggregates, admixtures) based on strength, workability, and durability.
• Quality Assurance/Control:Work with potential suppliers and oversee their testing programs (slump, air, strength, maturity) and interpret results to ensure adherence to standards (ASTM, ACI), as well to European standards applicable in Poland.
• Technical Support & Troubleshooting:Provide field support for placing, curing, and finishing, while diagnosing issues like cracking or improper setting.
• Compliance & Reporting:Monitor project specifications, maintain documentation, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• This is an office-based position. Travel is required to visit vendors, laboratories, and construction sites up to 50% of the time based on project needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years experience in concrete mix design, aggregate optimization, testing, durability, strength and performance modeling
• Experience with field testing and inspection
• Comprehensive knowledge of concrete technology, ASTM/ACI standards, and data analysis.
• Nuclear Industry Experience preferred

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 $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

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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