Lead BWR Accident Analysis Engineer

Grow your impact at Westinghouse

• Advance clean energy by ensuring the safety of boiling water reactors worldwide
• Join a collaborative team that values diversity, integrity, and innovation
• Contribute from anywhere in the U.S. (remote) or on a hybrid basis in Cranberry Township, PA

Role snapshot

As the Lead BWR Accident Analysis Engineer, you’ll report to the Manager, BWR Safety & Analysis and provide technical leadership on design basis evaluations—especially LOCA—using proprietary system codes and rigorous thermal‑hydraulic methods.

What you’ll tackle

• Lead design basis safety analyses for BWR LOCA events
• Review plant drawings/specifications and construct analysis models
• Execute safety calculations using proprietary codes and tools
• Interrogate results and draft high-quality technical reports
• Serve as the primary contact for plant-specific LOCA questions, internally and externally
• Maintain awareness of plant licensing bases and regulatory boundaries
• Evaluate and apply two‑phase flow and heat transfer correlations to inform predictions
• Assess the effects of plant modifications and operating changes on analysis outcomes

Must-haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear, Chemical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
• 4+ years in the nuclear industry
• 4+ years focused on safety analysis

You should be proficient in: Engineering Degree

Work arrangement

Remote within the U.S. or hybrid in Cranberry Township, PA.

Pay transparency

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Who we are

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. Our global headquarters are in Cranberry Township, PA, and our 11,000+ employees work across 19 countries. Our values guide everything we do:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

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Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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