Principal Mechanical Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear energy sector is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to oversee mechanical engineering projects. The role involves leading engineering teams, developing high-standard design deliverables, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in the nuclear industry. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration

Life insurance

Pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in nuclear or regulated industry.
• At least 3 years at Senior Engineer level.
• Detailed knowledge of standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplined engineering team.
• Develop design deliverables compliant with standards.
• Manage resolutions to technical issues and ensure change control.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Project Management

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

About the role:

As aPrincipal Mechanical Engineer,you will be the project’s single point of authority and accountability for the mechanical engineering discipline.

You will report to the Head of Engineering and be located at Preston, Lancashire, UK. Alternatively you can work from our Warrington, UK location. You will work a hybrid schedule requiring 2 to 3 days per week onsite work.

Main Responsibilities:

Dependent on project scope, lead a multi-disciplined engineering team reporting to the Project Manager and working with the clients responsible engineering team.

Develop design deliverables of a high standard and compliant with relevant standards, regulations and customer specific standards, such as Design Proposal Drawings, Mechanical Flow Diagrams and Detailed Design Drawings.Checking and Approval of scoping and FEA calculations.

Ensure that design consultants and sub-contractors deploy suitably qualified and experienced personnel.

Produce documentation that is technically accurate, grammatically correct, correctly formatted and presented

Prepare quality plans for multi or single discipline work packages

Ensure work delivered is within the defined scope and completed to time and budget.

Manage resolutions to technical issues and ensure necessary change control is implemented and address commercial impacts.

Ensure designs are compliant with CDM regulations and have designer responsibility under CDM

Present Mechanical engineering designs to clients and partners who may be discipline experts or non-discipline related.

Present technical solutions at design reviews and HAZOPs

Production and checking of safety related documents such as Hazard Management Strategy and Engineering Substantiation / Justifications Report.

Develop estimates, define deliverables, clarify scope/exclusions and develop programme logic at bid / tender stages.

Mentor a team of engineers/designers to improve their own skills and enhance our capabilities

Manage/maintain good working relationships with main counterparts in client or partner organisations

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum 8+ years’ experience in nuclear industry or regulated industry and at least 3 years at Senior Engineer level

Detailed knowledge of standards, regulations, codes and directives and how they are applied

Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and techniques applicable to mechanical design.

Knowledge in the production of Technical Files for new products / plant and equipment

Must be legally eligible to work in the UK

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Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate incommunity service eventsand other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

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

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