Senior Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations & holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead FEA for repair, modification, and qualification of safety‑related components in primary reactor coolant systems, supporting operating plants and AP1000 designs. This role is based in Cranberry Township, PA with hybrid work options.

You will report to the Manager of Advanced Analysis and Methods and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent with relevant experience).
• Proficiency in ANSYS Workbench and familiarity with ANSYS Mechanical (APDL).
• 6+ years of experience required or 4 with an advanced degree.
• PE License (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute design and analysis plans from preliminary through final design, translating performance and structural requirements into compliant engineering solutions.
• Qualify component designs using ANSYS-based thermal and structural FEA, closed‑form analytical methods, and Westinghouse internal engineering.
• Improve analysis quality and efficiency by implementing advanced methods, automation, and innovative tools.
• Collaborate with systems, manufacturing, and component teams to ensure effective subsystem integration and resolve complex design and production issues.
• Partner with project managers and technical leads to align technical scope, schedules, and resources across programs.
• Demonstrate accountability, delivering high‑quality engineering work that meets safety, quality, and schedule expectations.

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

ANSYS Mechanical (APDL)

Job description

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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 Senior Engineer you will lead finite element analysis (FEA) for the repair, modification, and qualification of safety‑related components in primary reactor coolant systems, supporting operating plants and AP1000 designs.

You will report to the Manager of Advanced Analysis and Methods and be located at Cranberry, PA and can work in a hybrid environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute design and analysis plans from preliminary through final design, translating performance and structural requirements into compliant engineering solutions using lessons learned and best practices.
• Qualify component designs using ANSYS-based thermal and structural FEA, closed‑form analytical methods, and Westinghouse internal engineering.
• Improve analysis quality and efficiency by implementing advanced methods, automation, and innovative tools.
• Collaborate with systems, manufacturing, and component teams to ensure effective subsystem integration and resolve complex design and production issues.
• Partner with project managers and technical leads to align technical scope, schedules, and resources across programs.
• Demonstrate accountability, delivering high‑quality engineering work that meets safety, quality, and schedule expectations.

Qualifications:

• We will consider BS in Mechanical Engineering, (alternate degrees such as nuclear, aerospace, structural engineering with relevant experience).
• Proficiency in ANSYS Workbench and at least a familiarity with ANSYS Mechanical (APDL).
• Minimum of 6 years of experience required or 4 with an advanced degree.
• PE License (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 85,200 to 106,500 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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