Senior Thermal-Hydraulics Engineer & Tech Lead (CFD/AI)

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) match

Paid vacations

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Career programs

Employee referrals

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Principal Engineer to lead thermal-hydraulics analyses and tool development for reactor components. You will report to the Manager Advanced Analysis and Methods and be located at Cranberry, PA with the flexibility to work remotely.

The role emphasizes modernization, efficiency improvements, and mentoring engineers in best practices, with opportunities to guide cross‑functional projects and AI-enabled tooling adoption.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required; MS in Mechanical/related field considered.
• 5+ years of Thermal Hydraulic Analyses and CFD experience.
• 5+ years of technical leadership—principal IC or team lead.
• 10+ years relevant experience, or 8+ years with advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Guide the selection and use of analysis tools (e.g., CFD, 1‑D flow models).
• Collaborate with systems engineering, safety analysis, and other teams to improve workflows.
• Mentor engineers in thermal‑hydraulics and analysis practices.

Skills

Thermal hydraulics

CFD

Technical leadership

Engineering leadership

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical/related field

Tools

CFD tools

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Principal Engineer to lead thermal-hydraulics analyses and tool development for reactor components. You will report to the Manager Advanced Analysis and Methods and be located at Cranberry, PA with the flexibility to work remotely.

The role emphasizes modernization, efficiency improvements, and mentoring engineers in best practices, with opportunities to guide cross‑functional projects and AI-enabled tooling adoption.