Principal Field Service Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Madison (PA); Remote; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacations

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement

Career Programs

Global Recognition

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Principal Field Service Engineer to manage low to high complexity projects within the ELA Outage Services team. You will lead small teams, drive project controls, and act as a Technical Inputs Lead for proposals, reporting to the Manager of Testing.

This remote role requires travel across the United States. You will develop project plans, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure successful project delivery while upholding nuclear safety and company

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, or business.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in the field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan project activities, author project plans, and establish scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
• Assist in planning and documentation for larger, complex projects.
• Coordinate resources, manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, quality, and communications.
• Maintain project databases, systems, and documentation for team members and stakeholders.
• Supervise projects and small teams to meet predefined goals.
• Lead with a strong nuclear safety culture and align with Westinghouse policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, or business

Job description

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 Field Service Engineer on the ELA Outage Services team, you will be responsible for all project management processes on low to high complexity projects. Requires leading small teams (average <10 team members) which may include project controls and functional resource management. As experience and capability increase, you may be assigned to several low complexity projects or medium work packages simultaneously. Additionally, you will serve as a Technical Inputs Lead for proposal projects as assigned and as a supervisor or individual contributor on larger more complex projects.

You will report to the Manager of Testing. This is a remote role that can be performed from anywhere in the United States, though considerable travel will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete all aspects of planning process including authoring project plans and developing scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
• Assist others in the planning and document generation process for larger more complex projects
• Based on project plan, follow department protocols for acquiring team members as needed to complete the work. Manage all aspects of project including scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, quality, resources, communications, and stakeholders. Interpret and transmit project/contract requirements, and subsequent changes, to functional groups following an integrated change management process.
• Coordinate project communications ensuring team, customer, and all stakeholders are kept informed of status. Maintain project databases, systems and procedures to ensure efficient handling and transmission of project correspondence and documentation between project team members.
• Participate in larger more complex projects as a supervisor or individual contributor
• Properly close project by archiving work in financial, scheduling, document management, and resource management systems/tools. Perform final project quality assessment and report out.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement, lessons, and risk avoidance for future
• Begin to develop subject matter expertise in one or more Instrumentation and Control Systems supported by the group
• Participate in system and field leadership training
• Assist in preparing and delivering project specific training for crews
• Demonstrate the skills and ability to perform assigned job tasks.
• Supervise assigned projects and small teams with predetermined goals.
• Lead projects in a manner that upholds a strong nuclear safety culture and reinforces the policies and procedures of Westinghouse
• Cultivate relationships with team, customer, and other stakeholders (e.g. internal management) to facilitate successful project completion as well as identify opportunities for additional business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, or business
• 6+ years of relevant experience in the field
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

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 $129,00 per year.

Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• 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

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

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

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