Principal Project Engineer

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

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

The Westinghouse Instrumentation & Control Systems (ICS) business is looking for a Project Engineer to support design and delivery of Distributed Control Systems for greenfield nuclear power plant projects. As a Principal Project Engineer, you will support the New Plant Control Systems Engineering resource manager and APx Project Managers and will manage one or several technical areas. This is a unique position in that the Principal Project Engineer will act in simultaneous Project Management, Issue Manager and Technical Leadership roles. You will report to the Control & Information System Engineering manager and work a hybrid role based in Warrendale, PA.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional area execution of required scope to support plant objectives.
• Manage schedule and cost performance.
• Maintain an accurate demand signal and coordinate with Resource Managers to align resources with project schedules.
• Assess risks and challenges across the department and develop practical, effective solutions.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and develop recovery plans.
• Lead contact for Functional Area Leads and APx Project Managers.
• Responsible for discipline representation in the Product Development Review Meeting (PDRM).
• Support the Resource Managers, Project Manager and Technical Lead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• AP1000 or AP300 experience is helpful
• Ability to travel internationally as projects require (up to 20% for peak times)
• Demonstrated technical expertise in at least one of the following technical areas:
  • Integrated systems Engineering
  • Control Systems and Setpoints
  • Full Scope Simulators
  • Plant Control Systems including Data and Display Systems
  • Turbine Control and Protection
  • Cyber Security
  • Protection and Safety Monitoring System
  • Product Development - hardware and software
  • Independent Verification & Validation including Test Engineering
• Command of responsible subject matter and the product application life cycle and design process for the assigned subject matter area
• Knowledge of project management principles and a desire to work in a newly defined technical project management role.

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 $103,200-129,000 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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