Junior Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Imagine starting your engineering career on a site where nuclear innovation meets real-world impact. As a Junior Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear Systems in Madison, PA (southeast of Pittsburgh near New Stanton), you will join a team that enables safe, clean energy around the globe.

What your first year could look like

You’ll rotate through project work that exposes you to the full lifecycle of nuclear power plants—from conceptual design, through construction and operation, and into decommissioning. One week you may be supporting a design change to improve plant reliability; the next, you’re collaborating with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot a critical operational issue for a customer. Along the way, you’ll build relationships with Westinghouse clients and experts in both U.S. and international markets.

How you’ll contribute

• Develop hands-on understanding of design, construction, operations, and decommissioning activities for nuclear facilities.
• Grow deep technical knowledge serving U.S. and global nuclear markets.
• Partner in multi-disciplinary teams to resolve high-priority challenges affecting plant construction and operations.
• Strengthen trusted, long-term relationships with Westinghouse customers.

What you’ll bring

Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Compensation

Annually paid base salary targeted between $58,400 and $73,000, commensurate with your experience, qualifications, and skills. We are committed to transparency and equity across our people practices.

Benefits that support you

Our culture and values

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. Our values guide how we work and win together :

About Westinghouse

Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA, Westinghouse has more than 11,000 employees across 19 countries. Learn more at http : / / www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Equal Opportunity

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

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