Senior Engineer, FEA – Nuclear Safety Components (Hybrid)

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

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.