Physical Security Engineer
Westinghouse Electric
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Cranberry Township, US · Posted October 29, 2026
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About the job
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 Physical Security Engineer you will protect nuclear facilities and material against sabotage, theft, diversion, and other malicious acts.
You will report to the Senior Manager of Structural Steel Senior, Building Engineering & Physical Design and be located at global headquarters in Cranberry Township, PA. The position is hybrid, you will be onsite 2 days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
You will provide broad-ranging experience operating and advanced nuclear plant designs including interfaces with systems, equipment, structures, and physical plant arrangement to develop and implement the safeguards and physical security protection system designs.
Work on teams that related to design, fabrication, construction, and maintenance of large-scale nuclear and non-nuclear projects concerning physical security
Perform physical security assessments of the physical plant arrangement
Perform evaluations including critical asset development, threat and vulnerability assessments, physical security system computer and electrical design
Read and interpret engineering drawings and criteria documents
Help prepare specifications and reports to satisfy applicable regulatory, code, and contract requirements
Provide engineering support to multiple global organizations regarding asset protection and physical security assessments
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering ( Mechanical, Civil, Electrical)
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Beneficial:
Military, ROTC, etc. experience
Prior Internship experience
Familiar with nuclear power plants
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 $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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