Principal Mechanical Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Rock Hill (SC); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead design and analyses for AP1000 and AP300 power plants. Hybrid work with on-site two days weekly at Cranberry Township, PA or Rock Hill, SC. You will report to the Engineering Manager of AP1000 HVAC and BOP Fluid Systems.

Responsibilities include coordinating with leads, planning tests, and guiding complex projects with industry codes and standards. US citizenship or permanent residency required.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering; Masters preferred; other degrees considered with component design experience.
• Mechanical PE license is required.
• Significant experience with nuclear, fossil and/or cogeneration power plant turbine island systems and equipment.
• Experience leading a technical team and solving complex design issues.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of turbine generator and related subsystems with design and procurement issues.
• Coordinate testing plans with the testing organization for functional and qualification tests.
• Develop project schedules with project managers and subsystem leads.
• Direct complex technical projects across diverse teams to meet schedule and budget.

Skills

Mechanical design leadership

Nuclear power plant experience

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Masters preferred

Mechanical PE license

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 Mechanical Engineer you will lead others in the design and analyses of the AP1000 and AP300 power plants.

You will report to the Engineering Manager of AP1000 HVAC and BOP Fluid Systems and be located at our facility in Cranberry Township, PA -or- Rock Hill, SC. The position is hybrid, you will be on site 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with other component, system, and manufacturing leads on the integration of the turbine generator and related subsystems and work through emergent design, specification, and procurement issues.
• Work with testing organization to develop plans for functional and qualification testing.
• Work with project managers and subsystem/component leads to develop project schedules.
• Lead complex technical projects, coordinating diverse teams to accomplish project goals while meeting established schedule and budget requirements.
• Identify and define technical issues, risks and challenges, and direct efforts to successful resolution.
• Bring engineering rigor to resolution of problems that are sometimes loosely- or only partially defined, requiring experience within given discipline.
• Incorporate the use of industry, regulatory, or NRC/DOE/ASME codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the turbine island and interfaces with the nuclear island in design activities.
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and collaborate with other personnel including partners such as national laboratories, sub-contractors, partners, suppliers, fabricators, and customers.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (Masters preferred) (alternate degrees such as nuclear, aerospace, structural engineering, or materials science, etc. will be considered with component design experience)
• Mechanical PE license
• Significant experience with nuclear, fossil and/or cogen power plant turbine island systems and equipment and designs (preferred)
• Experience in turbine island system and component level design and integration
• Significant experience in a technical leadership role, as an individual contributor and leading a technical team in the development of design and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience required or 6 with an advanced degree (10 plus years of applicable experience preferred).
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

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 $129,000) per year.

Why Westinghouse?

Benefits

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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