Engineer - Nuclear- Remote

Westinghouse Electric Company; Canton (MA); Remote; USD 68,880 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking an Engineer - Nuclear-Level 2 for a 1-year contract assignment. This role requires expertise in nuclear power plant design engineering with responsibilities that include designing modifications, overseeing system changes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and at least four years of experience in the nuclear sector, specifically with knowledge of the NEI Standard Design Process. This is a remote position offering competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of nuclear power plant experience.
• At least two years working with the NEI Standard Design Process.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design modifications for upgrades and obsolete equipment issues.
• Oversee system modifications ensuring nuclear safety and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor engineering personnel on nuclear electrical/I&C concepts.

Skills

Nuclear design engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

I&C Engineering

Nuclear safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or I&C Engineering

Job description

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.

Benefits

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

Salary

The base salary range for this position is estimated to be $50.00/hr to $55.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities