Nuclear Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Nuclear Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania are among the most active in the nation, concentrated in nuclear power generation, defense systems, and research institutions, with openings at every level from entry-level analyst through senior reactor engineer. The heaviest hiring clusters in the Philadelphia suburbs, Pittsburgh, and the Harrisburg area, where employers like Exelon, Westinghouse Electric Company, and the Naval Nuclear Laboratory have long-established operations. Reactor operations, radiation protection, and nuclear fuel cycle engineering are the most consistently in-demand specialties across Pennsylvania facilities. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

Find Nuclear Engineer Jobs

Overview

Open roles40
Top employerSargent & Lundy
Top cityPittsburgh, PA
Cities hiring7
Work type100% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

Showing 5 of 40+ Nuclear Engineer jobs

Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Advanced Nuclear Engineer and Physicist
We won't show you this job again
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Added 2d ago
Advanced Nuclear Engineer and Physicist
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
$86k - $135k/yr
Master's degree in aerospace engineering
5,001-10,000

Have you applied for this role?

Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Nuclear Engineer (Plant Analysis), Associate (Entry Level)
We won't show you this job again
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Added 3d ago
Nuclear Engineer (Plant Analysis), Associate (Entry Level)
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$64k - $98k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5,001-10,000

Have you applied for this role?

Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Advanced Nuclear Engineer and Physicist Nuclear
We won't show you this job again
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Added 4d ago
Advanced Nuclear Engineer and Physicist Nuclear
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
Engineering (Non-Software)
Nuclear Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$86k - $135k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5,001-10,000

Have you applied for this role?

Sargent & Lundy
Senior Mechanical Engineer 2 - Nuclear
We won't show you this job again
Sargent & Lundy
Added 1w ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer 2 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Civil Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$100k - $153k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Sargent & Lundy
Electrical Engineer 2 - Nuclear
We won't show you this job again
Sargent & Lundy
Added 1w ago
Electrical Engineer 2 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Technical Program Management
$69k - $100k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

See All 40 Nuclear Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Find roles in Pennsylvania that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Nuclear Engineer Jobs

Nuclear Engineer Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Pittsburgh
17 jobs
Reading
7 jobs
Cranberry Township
6 jobs
Harrisburg
4 jobs
West Mifflin
3 jobs
Middletown
2 jobs
West Chester
1 job

Nuclear Engineer Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Sargent & Lundy
    Sargent & Lundy32
  • Hatch
    Hatch3
  • Naval Nuclear Laboratory
    Naval Nuclear Laboratory3
  • JENSEN HUGHES
    JENSEN HUGHES1
  • Westinghouse Electric Company
    Westinghouse Electric Company1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Energy

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nuclear engineer jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in nuclear engineering or a closely related technical field
  • Active or eligible Professional Engineer license through the Pennsylvania State Registration Board
  • Experience with reactor systems, radiation protection, or nuclear safety analysis
  • Knowledge of NRC regulations, 10 CFR standards, and nuclear quality assurance requirements
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance for defense or government-adjacent roles
  • Proficiency with nuclear simulation software such as SCALE, MCNP, or RELAP

Nuclear Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nuclear engineer in Pennsylvania?

To work as a nuclear engineer in Pennsylvania, you need at least a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering or a closely related field from an accredited program. Pennsylvania does not require a discipline-specific nuclear license beyond the standard Professional Engineer credential, which is issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists. Most employers in power generation and defense also require passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as a first step toward licensure.

How much do nuclear engineers make in Pennsylvania?

Nuclear engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $133,250 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $83,250 for the lowest 10% to over $167,110 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire nuclear engineers in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring nuclear engineers in Pennsylvania right now include Sargent & Lundy, Hatch, and Naval Nuclear Laboratory, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of operating commercial reactors and defense contractors means hiring tends to be consistent, with large facilities in the Philadelphia suburbs, western Pennsylvania, and the Susquehanna Valley driving steady demand.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most nuclear engineer jobs?

Pittsburgh, Reading, and Cranberry Township have the most nuclear engineer openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia and its suburbs anchor demand through Exelon's regional operations and a dense cluster of defense contractors, while Pittsburgh draws candidates toward Westinghouse Electric Company's global headquarters and the Naval Nuclear Laboratory's southwest Pennsylvania presence, making both metros reliable destinations regardless of seniority level.

Are there remote nuclear engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, but they're rare. Nuclear engineering is predominantly hands-on work tied to reactors, test facilities, and regulated plant environments that require physical presence. About 100% of nuclear engineer openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are mostly limited to modeling, simulation, licensing analysis, and regulatory documentation roles that don't require direct access to plant systems.

How can I get hired as a nuclear engineer in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate programs at Pennsylvania's major nuclear employers. Westinghouse Electric Company and Exelon both run structured early-career rotational and graduate development programs that place candidates without experience into supervised engineering roles. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory in Pittsburgh also recruits recent graduates through a formal new-professional program. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduation and completing a relevant internship at a Pennsylvania nuclear facility strengthens any entry-level application considerably.

Where can I find and apply to nuclear engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to nuclear engineer jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across power generation, defense, and research sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the employers posting them.

See All 40 Nuclear Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Find roles in Pennsylvania that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Nuclear Engineer Jobs