Principal Engineer - Plant Layout
Westinghouse Electric Company· Nuclear energy· Sep 30, 2026 · 28d ago
Cranberry Township, US
Hybrid
Full-time
Principal
$141K–$216K est.
6+ years exp
Job description
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 Principal Engineer - Plant Layout you will be responsible for for Design Interfaces and Hazards Engineering, you will support teams for the design, fabrication, construction, and maintenance of large-scale nuclear and non-nuclear projects. The primary roles within this group include internal flooding assessments; pipe rupture hazards assessments (PRHA), other hazard protection (explosions, etc.) evaluations, design interface control, and other activities. You will provide diverse and broad-ranging opportunities for advanced nuclear plant designs (AP1000 and AP300) considering plant hazards and design interfaces of systems, equipment, structures, and physical site/plant arrangement.
You will report to the Engineering Manager, Design Interfaces and Hazards Engineering and be located in Cranberry Township, PA or Rock Hill, SC. This position is hybrid in nature at the discretion of the manager typically requiring 2-3 days/week on-site. You may be able to work hybrid in other Westinghouse locations in the US.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan the task and schedule the work for a given task/activity
• Provide technical oversight of the work (including technical reviews of work products – from a process or usability view)
• Encourage a questioning attitude and challenge assumptions
• Provide technical coordination between different areas related to the tasks to avoid technical conflicts
hazards and design interfaces of systems, equipment, structures, and physical site/plant arrangement. Plant Layout you will be responsible for nuclear plant site layout, equipment, piping & HVAC layout, seismic interaction assessments, internal/external missile assessments, fuel handling and material handling equipment & tooling design, commodity clearance evaluations, flooding evaluations and other hazard protection evaluations. You will provide broad-ranging experience of advanced nuclear plant designs including interfaces with systems, equipment, structures, and physical plant arrangement.
You will report to the Engineering Manager, Design Interfaces and Hazards Engineering Plant Engineering, Chemical, Piping, Welding and Plant Engineering and be located in Cranberry Township, PA or Rock Hill, SC. This position is hybrid in nature at the discretion of the manager typically requiring 2-3 days/week on-site. You may be able to work hybrid in other Westinghouse locations in the US.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan the task and schedule the work for a given task/activity
• Provide technical oversight of the work (including technical reviews of work products – from a process or usability type view)
• Encourage a questioning attitude and challenge assumptions
• Provide technical coordination between different areas related to the tasks to avoid technical conflicts
• Lead the preparation of design criteria, specifications, drawings, and reports to satisfy applicable regulatory, code, and contract requirements related to plant hazards, design interfaces, and IAEA safeguards by design
• Interface w/ engineers in different teams and global work locations to support design, fabrication, and construction organizations to respond to requests for information (RFI's), identify design changes, and address deviations
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil/Structural/Architectural or Mechanical Engineer).
• At least 6 years of experience
• Project Planning and issue resolution expertise a plus
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 $103,200 to $129,000 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 westinghousenuclear.com .
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
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This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.
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