Reactor Vessel Internals Mechanical Analyst (RVI)

Torrey Holistics; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health & Wellness Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Cranberry Township, PA, is seeking a Reactor Vessel Internals Mechanical Analyst (RVI) to design, analyze, and qualify primary pressure boundary components for Westinghouse-designed nuclear plants, including the operating fleet and AP1000 reactors.

You will use finite element simulations in Ansys, closed-form methods, and Westinghouse internal analysis codes to substantiate design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Engineering Mechanics, or Aerospace engineering.
• 3+ years in component structural analysis or thermo-hydraulics.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and qualify primary pressure boundary components for Westinghouse-designed nuclear plants.
• Use finite element simulations (Ansys), closed-form approaches, and internal codes to substantiate design.
• Collaborate with component, system, and manufacturing leads to integrate subsystems and troubleshoot design challenges.
• Build and maintain schedules with project managers and technical leads.
• Support refueling outages on-site and remotely; be ready for 12-hour shifts.

Skills

FEA experience

Engineering analysis

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Ansys

Job description

Reactor Vessel Internals Mechanical Analyst (RVI)Is this you?Do you enjoy turning complex, partially defined problems into clear engineering solutions?Can you navigate FEA in Ansys, validate with hand calculations, and move confidently between codes and criteria like NRC/DOE/ASME?Are you comfortable collaborating across components, systems, and manufacturing to integrate designs and resolve emergent issues quickly?Role snapshotJoin Westinghouse in Cranberry Township, PA (hybrid). You will report to the Manager, RVI Load Development & Analysis • Reactor Component Engineering. No relocation assistance is provided.What you'll doDesign, analyze, and qualify primary pressure boundary components for Westinghouse-designed nuclear plants, including the operating fleet and AP1000 reactors.Use finite element simulations (e.g., Ansys), closed-form engineering approaches, and Westinghouse internal analysis codes to substantiate design.Partner with component, system, and manufacturing leads to integrate subsystems and troubleshoot emergent design challenges.Build and maintain schedules with project managers and technical leads.Identify technical risks, propose mitigation, and drive closure.Apply relevant industry and regulatory codes, standards, and criteria (NRC/DOE/ASME) throughout the design lifecycle.Offer technical guidance and collaborate with national laboratories, sub-contractors, suppliers, fabricators, and customers.Support refueling outages on-site and remotely; be ready for 12-hour shifts and occasional overnight work when timelines are critical.Minimum qualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering required; Mechanical, Engineering Mechanics, or Aerospace preferred.3+ years in component structural analysis or thermo-hydraulics.Preferred/proficiencyFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Professional Engineer (PE) LicensePay transparencyWe 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.Why WestinghouseCompetitive SalaryComprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program401(k) with Company MatchPaid Vacations and HolidaysFlexible Work ArrangementsEducational ReimbursementEmployee Referral ProgramOur cultureSafety and QualityIntegrity and TrustCustomer Focus and InnovationSpeed and Passion to WinTeamwork and AccountabilityWestinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. Global HQ: Cranberry Township, PA. 11,000+ employees across 19 countries. Learn more at westinghousenuclear.com.Follow us: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTubeWestinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities