Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer — Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)

Westinghouse Electric supports nuclear safety through rigorous engineering analysis, helping ensure reactor designs and operating decisions remain aligned with licensing expectations. In this hybrid role based in Cranberry Township, PA, the work focuses on design-basis LOCA safety analyses for Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) units, producing high-fidelity modeling and audit-ready documentation.

This position reports to the Manager, BWR Safety & Analysis and can be performed remote within the U.S. or in a hybrid setup in Cranberry Township, PA.

What you’ll do

• Perform design-basis LOCA analyses for BWR units using proprietary system codes
• Translate plant drawings and specifications into high-fidelity models
• Interrogate analysis results, validate assumptions, and generate audit-ready documentation
• Provide technical support for plant-specific LOCA inquiries from internal teams and customers
• Track and apply plant licensing bases to maintain compliance
• Apply and critique correlations for two-phase flow and heat transfer
• Quantify the impacts of design and operating changes on safety analysis outcomes

Requirements

• BS in Nuclear, Chemical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
• 4+ years in the nuclear sector
• 4+ years of safety analysis experience
• Proficiency: Engineering Degree

Pay and benefits

• Estimated base pay: $85,200 to $106,500 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and skills
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, wellness, and income protection benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and holidays
• Flexible work options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral incentives

Location and reporting

• Location: Cranberry Township, PA (hybrid); remote within the U.S.
• Reports to: Manager, BWR Safety & Analysis