Principal Mechanical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and analyses for AP1000 and AP300 power plants. This role reports to the Engineering Manager of AP1000 HVAC and BOP Fluid Systems and is located at our Cranberry Township, PA facility or Rock Hill, SC, with a hybrid work model requiring on-site presence two days per week.

The successful candidate will oversee complex technical projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with nuclear

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering; Masters preferred.
• Mechanical PE license.
• Significant experience with nuclear, fossil and/or cogeneration power plant turbine island systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical projects coordinating diverse teams.
• Develop plans for functional and qualification testing.
• Develop project schedules with project managers and subsystem leads.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and risks.
• Apply industry codes and standards to turbine island design.
• Collaborate with partners, national laboratories, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Nuclear power experience

Project leadership

Mechanical design

Technical leadership

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Masters preferred

Mechanical PE license

Job description

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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).

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.

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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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