Principal Project Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC.; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 143,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Principal Project Engineer in Burlington, Canada. You'll support the development of AP1000 projects, provide technical guidance, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. Competitive salary between $103,200 to $129,000 annually, with hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project engineering / management or equivalent roles.
• Ability to travel internationally for project support.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or PMP certification is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support development of AP1000 projects from initiation to completion.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Develop and oversee project schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Engineering principles

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Primavera

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related field)

Job description

Overview

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 Principal Project Engineer you will support development of AP1000 projects from initiation to completion. You will support overseeing project design and execution while ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to project timelines. The Principal Project Engineer will collaborate with teams, provide technical guidance, and ensure continuous improvement within the engineering function.

You will report to the Poland Project Engineering Manager

• Project Engineering, Poland AP1000 and be located at the Cranberry Township, PA location. Hybrid Work Schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Help develop engineering projects, ensuring agreement on our goals and industry standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting innovation and best practices.
• Develop and oversee project schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring delivery within scope.
• Collaborate with team members, including clients, vendors, and our teams, to ensure project requirements are met.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and quality standards relevant to engineering projects.
• Find and address project risks, implementing proactive solutions to address challenges.
• Conduct technical reviews, feasibility studies, and performance evaluations to improve project execution.
• Guide process improvements and the use of latest technologies to enhance project effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel internationally to support the Poland Project development
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in project engineering / management or equivalent roles of increased responsibilities, with experience leading complex projects
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, engineering principles, and industry regulations
• Proficiency in project management software and engineering tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Primavera, or Power BI)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or PMP certification is desired but not required

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 $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the the following are representative of what we offer :

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program : confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• 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