Engineer - Nuclear

Westinghouse; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and income protection

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse is seeking an Engineer - Nuclear-Level 2 on a 1-year W-2 contract. The role focuses on design modifications, NEI process implementation, and regulatory compliance within nuclear power plant projects. You will report to the onsite manager and collaborate with multiple stakeholders across disciplines.

The position is remote with proximity to a Westinghouse client site. Requires 4+ years in nuclear power and familiarity with 10 CFR 50.59 processes; NECI/I&C experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or I&C Engineering is required.
• Minimum of four years in nuclear power plant experience with NEI Standard Design Process exposure.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific codes and standards is expected.
• Experience with 10 CFR 50.59 determinations and screening processes.
• Experience with nuclear power plant systems and safety objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design modifications for upgrades and obsolete equipment issues with varying complexity.
• Oversee system modifications across vendors and interfaces between legacy and modern systems, ensuring nuclear safety and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate project execution with operations, engineering teams, external vendors, and regulatory agencies as the primary technical contact.
• Apply NEI Standard Design Process and nuclear configuration management to ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Mentor engineering personnel on nuclear electrical/I&C concepts and digital technology applications.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Regulatory compliance

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/I&C Engineering

Tools

NEI Standard Design Process

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, 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:

We're looking for an Engineer - Nuclear-Level 2 on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment (W-2). If you are a Mechanical, Electrical, and I&C Engineer with a background in nuclear power plant design engineering, then this job is for you. You have the experience to develop minor modification engineering change packages for some active facilities. You will have subject matter expertise and demonstrate familiarity with the NEI Standard Design Process. You will report to the onsite manager.

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities:

• Design modifications for upgrades and obsolete equipment issues, with varying complexity.
• Oversee system modifications across multiple vendors, engineering disciplines, and interfaces between legacy and modern systems, ensuring both nuclear safety and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate project execution with operations, engineering teams, external vendors, and regulatory agencies, being the primary technical contact.
• Apply the NEI Standard Design Process and nuclear configuration management principles to ensure modifications comply with relevant technical standards within the assigned discipline.
• Mentor engineering personnel on nuclear electrical/I&C concepts, digital technology applications, and nuclear design change practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or I&C Engineering.
• Minimum of four years of nuclear power plant experience, including at least two years working with the NEI Standard Design Process for an operating nuclear utility.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific codes and standards.
• Experience with 10 CFR 50.59 Applicability Determinations and 10 CFR 50.59 Screening processes.
• Experience with nuclear power plant systems.

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $50.00/hr. to $55.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities