Hybrid Principal Project Engineer, Nuclear Control Systems

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) with Company Match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Career development programs

Global recognition and service

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Instrumentation & Control Systems (ICS) is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to lead design and delivery of Distributed Control Systems for greenfield nuclear power plant projects. The role is hybrid and based in Warrendale, PA, reporting to the Control & Information System Engineering manager.

You will manage one or several technical areas, act as Project Manager, Issue Manager and Technical Leader, and collaborate with APx Project Managers to ensure on-time, within-budget

Qualifications

• AP1000 or AP300 experience is helpful.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 20% during peak times.
• Knowledge of project management principles and a desire to work in a defined project management role.
• Demonstrated technical leadership across one or more control/plant systems domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional area execution to support plant objectives.
• Manage schedule and cost performance across projects.
• Coordinate with Resource Managers to align resources with schedules.
• Assess risks and develop practical solutions.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and craft recovery plans.
• Serve as primary contact for Functional Area Leads and APx Project Managers.
• Represent the discipline in the Product Development Review Meeting (PDRM).
• Support Resource Managers, Project Manager and Technical Lead.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Westinghouse Instrumentation & Control Systems (ICS) is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to lead design and delivery of Distributed Control Systems for greenfield nuclear power plant projects. The role is hybrid and based in Warrendale, PA, reporting to the Control & Information System Engineering manager.

You will manage one or several technical areas, act as Project Manager, Issue Manager and Technical Leader, and collaborate with APx Project Managers to ensure on-time, within-budget