Principal Mechanical Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid vacation

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for a full-time, on-site role in Ogden, Utah. You will provide mechanical engineering support at a manufacturing and chemical process facility for equipment, systems and processes in the commercial nuclear power industry.

The role leads design and implementation of new or modified systems, oversees installation, testing and qualification, and performs engineering calculations including ANSYS.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or chemical plant.
• Proficient in AutoDesk and ANSYS; working knowledge of ASME codes.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership of projects from design through commissioning; PMP certification.
• Strong teamwork skills; leadership and participation.
• Create drawings in Inventor or SolidWorks or similar CAD program.
• Industrial refinery experience.
• Experience leading and troubleshooting a project.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, day to day technical engineering support for manufacturing and chemical operations and maintenance.
• Lead design and implementation of new or modified systems; oversee installation, fabrication, testing and qualification of new equipment or processes; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze and recommend utilization of technological innovations in material, machinery, manufacturing, and chemical processing techniques to solve complex manufacturing problems.
• Develop innovative methods in materials, equipment and process designs.
• Perform engineering calculations to support equipment and process designs including Finite Element Analyses using ANSYS or other similar software tools.
• Lead capital projects with cross-department coordination; develop charters, plans, schedules, budgets.
• Address customer and regulatory requirements and concerns.
• Analyze and propose renew business opportunities and implement strategic plans.
• Prepare technical papers and make presentations to customers and regulators.

Skills

AutoDesk

ANSYS

Leadership

PMP certification

Teamwork

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

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

The Principal Mechanical Engineer position is full-time, on-site position in Ogden, UT. This role provides mechanical engineering support at a manufacturing and chemical process facility for equipment, systems and processes for use in commercial nuclear power industry following established practices. This position will report to the Senior Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, day to day technical engineering support for manufacturing and chemical operations and maintenance.
• Assume lead technical responsibility for design and implementation of new or modified systems. This includes specification of new processes and equipment designs, as well as, overseeing and coordinating installation, fabrication, testing and qualification of new equipment or processes. Ensure compliance to safety and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and recommend utilization of technological innovations in material, machinery, manufacturing, and chemical processing techniques to solve complex manufacturing problems.
• Develop innovative methods in materials, equipment and process designs.
• Perform engineering calculations to support equipment and process designs including Finite Element Analyses using ANSYS or other similar software tools.
• Assume a project leadership role in developing and coordinating efforts of capital projects including coordination across various departments. Effectively develop project charters, management plans, schedules, WBS, risk management plans and project budgets.
• Address customer and regulatory requirements and concerns.
• Analyze and make proposals, renew business opportunities and implement strategic plans.
• Prepare technical papers and make formal presentations to customers and regulators.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, or similar
• 10+ Years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or chemical plant
• Proficient in AutoDesk and ANSYS, preferred.
• Working knowledge of ASME codes
• Demonstrated experience in leadership of projects from design through commissioning including scope development, schedule development, budget development and execution and monitoring to meet target objectives. PMP certification
• Strong teamwork skills - including leadership and participation
• Create drawings in Inventor or Solidworks or similar CAD program.
• Industrial Refinery Experience
• Experience leading and troubleshooting a project

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.

Competitive Pay and Benefits

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 ($60/hour to $70/hour).

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities