Senior Engineer, Probabilistic Risk Assessments

Westinghouse Electric Company

Senior Engineer in Risk Analysis performing Probabilistic Risk Assessments for nuclear power plants. Leading projects and mentoring engineers in a remote role with Westinghouse Electric Co.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,200 - $106,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRA) for complex nuclear power plant systems; evaluating a plant's potential vulnerability to all risk and hazard types (i.e., seismic, fire, flooding, etc.).
Assessments may support both domestic and international operating plants, as well as new reactors still in the design phase.
Lead and support global project teams by contributing to technical scope execution in various roles (author, mentor, verifier), as well as meeting schedule and financial objectives.
Present technical topics and interface with global customers and regulatory bodies.
Support and identify strategic initiatives, develop product offerings, and pursue target product markets.
Mentor early-career engineers on PRA fundamentals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
Minimum 5 years of experience with PRA Model development applied to nuclear plants required
Advanced degree, Professional Engineer, or EIT license considered a plus
Knowledge of PWR reactor operations
In addition to basic Risk and Hazard skills, you should have a knowledge of:
Internal/External Hazards PRAs
Level 2 PRAs
Human Reliability Analysis (HRA)
Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs)
Working knowledge of PRA software (CAFTA, RiskSpectrum)
Peer Review experience considered a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Probabilistic Risk AssessmentsPRA Model developmentHuman Reliability AnalysisEmergency Operating ProceduresLevel 2 PRAsRisk and Hazard analysisPWR reactor operations

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringtechnical communicationproject management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringProfessional Engineer licenseEIT license