Principal Welding Engineer

Laveer Engineering; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 103,200 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Educational reimbursement and career development programs

Job summary

Laveer Engineering is seeking a Principal Welding Engineer to support the development and implementation of welding requirements for nuclear power plants. The position involves mentorship, compliance guidance, and the review of critical documentation related to welding.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering, at least 8 years of experience, and strong knowledge of AWS and ASME Codes. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive salary range of $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience as a Welding Engineer or related position.
• 5+ years of nuclear-specific construction or fabrication experience.
• Strong knowledge of AWS and ASME Codes.

Responsibilities

• Review contract and design requirements to develop welding specifications.
• Provide guidance to ensure compliance with welding requirements.
• Mentor engineers in welding disciplines.

Skills

Welding Engineering

Nuclear-specific construction

Materials Science

Welding processes knowledge

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering or related field

Tools

WELD software suite

AWS and ASME Codes knowledge

Job description

About the Role

As a Principal Welding Engineer you will support the development, implementation, and troubleshooting of welding-related requirements and activities for the fabrication, erection, and maintenance of nuclear power plants and associated facilities. The role reports to the Lead Engineer of Welding Technologies and requires a hybrid schedule of two days per week on site at the Rock Hill, SC or Cranberry Township, PA facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contract, design, and regulatory requirements to develop project welding specifications.
• Provide guidance to fabricators and construction personnel for compliance with project welding requirements.
• Review supplier documentation including weld maps, detail drawings, PQRs, and WPSs, and Welding Programs to ensure conformance with project requirements.
• Provide materials engineering support, including material selection, substitution, heat treatment, bending, and forming requirements.
• Work with Global Supply Chain and Supplier Performance Engineering to support fab‑follow activities for AP1000 systems, structures, and components.
• Provide mentorship to engineers in the area of welding and related disciplines.
• Participate in constructability and design reviews to develop Westinghouse technologies.
• Work with other Engineering disciplines to provide input to Engineering Specifications and associated change paper documentation.
• Support the continued development of the WELD software suite.
• Provide input to estimates and proposals for welding‑related activities.
• Aid in the evaluation of weld failures and associated causal analyses.
• Travel to suppliers and vendors for support of welding program activities, assisting vendors in welding related fabrication and technical issues, welding personnel qualification assistance, WPS qualification and documentation requirements.
• Provide consultation, technical responses, and support for welding related questions and issues presented by ANI, Code, and Regulatory bodies, clients, and internal customers.
• Provide support for the maintenance and development of the Westinghouse ASME Section III corporate certificate programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Welding Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years experience as a Welding Engineer or related position.
• 5+ years of nuclear‑specific construction or fabrication experience in the power plant, shipbuilding, industrial process construction, maintenance, component repair and replacement, applied research and development, and manufacturing facility.
• Ability to define scope, estimate, and lead the execution of technical deliverables in the Welding Engineering discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of AWS and ASME Codes including ASME Section II, III, V, XI, B31.1, B31.3 and AWS D1.1, D1.3, D1.4, D1.6, D9.1, D10.10.
• Experience with CSA N299, W47.1, W59, RCC‑M, NBIC, N690, AISC 341, AISC 360, and PCC‑2 preferred.
• Experience with the fabrication and erection of steel‑concrete composite panels and modular construction techniques, including welding fit‑up, tolerancing and distortion control.
• Experience with the qualification of welders and welding procedures, including parameter development.
• Familiarity with SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW welding processes.
• Experience with laser welding and automated/robotic welding processes preferred.
• Knowledge of ASME NQA‑1 quality assurance requirements and Welding Program best practices.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Can secure unescorted access authorization to plant site.
• Can physically perform the job responsibilities, including walking, climbing stairs/ladders, see and hear within legal limits.

Beneficial Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with field machining and/or precision measurements for the installation of piping and equipment.
• Participation or membership in an ASME or AWS committee, sub‑committee, or working group.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage with a Health Savings Account (HSA) and employer contributions options.
• Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with company match contributions.
• Paid vacations and company holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Educational reimbursement and career development programs.
• Global recognition and service programs.
• Employee referral program.

The base salary range for this position, dependent on experience, qualifications, and skills, is estimated to be $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

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