Junior Engineer Waste Management

Cranberry TownshipPosted Aug 3, 2026

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:

Waste Management is an engineering group providing technical services for worldwide clients. These services are in the area of radioactive waste management, including waste collection, waste handling, waste treatment and packaging, and waste discharge. You will prepare engineering documents (calculations, system and operational descriptions, licensing documents, and procurement specifications)

This group offers process system design, unit process design, regulatory/licensing interface support, bid development, and overall facility design integration. We support clients in new reactor development, operating plants, and end of life decommissioning/dismantling projects.

This position is a hybrid role 2 days/week on-site at the Westinghouse Global Headquarters facility in Cranberry Woods, PA in the Greater Pittsburgh Area.

You will report into the Senior Manager Waste Management.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage system/facility requirements for waste management, equipment sizing calculations, support of process optimization projects.
Collaboration with drafting to develop system diagrams (flow, instrumentation and control, general arrangement and layout)
Participation in preparation of proposals (technical descriptions, calculation of efforts, client requirement identification and management)
Work in international teams (position based in US, collaboration with US and European technical and business teams)

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering from an accredited university or college
0 or more years of experience (full-time work experience or internships/co-ops).
Technical interest, understanding of project priorities and teamwork abilities.
We prefer knowledge about fluid systems design, nuclear waste management systems, or water purification system design (ion exchange, reverse osmosis, filtration), but do not require it.
Experience with general programming languages (MATLAB, PYTHON)
Proficiency in additional languages in addition to English

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. We estimate the base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon qualifications, to be 58,400 to 73,000 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 http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

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

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