Senior Facilities Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Hopkins (SC); On-site; USD 85,200 - 106,500; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Columbia, South Carolina seeks a Senior Project Engineer for Facility Engineering to resolve technical issues for the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) and drive capital and expense projects in the Engineering Fix it Now (EFIN) group. You will report to the Facilities Support Lead and be matrixed to the EFIN Manager.

This role serves as a key on-site presence at the Columbia location and requires in-person attendance five days per week with the option for

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical (preferred), Civil, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering design role.
• Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3 criteria; NRC and OSHA standards.
• Technical leadership and ability to interpret codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Resolve technical issues for Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) and support capital and expense projects.
• Work with a multi‑discipline team of engineers in design, analysis, and evaluation of systems.
• Apply engineering principles and codes like ASME/ANSI to design and evaluation.
• Develop calculations and reports following ASME sections and other codes.
• Conduct field walkdowns and construction oversight services.
• Support factory/site acceptance testing and startup activities for equipment and systems.
• Apply procurement engineering and part optimization techniques.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with existing equipment.
• Collaborate with electrical/I&C and civil/structural engineers.
• Participate in project teams and vendor/customer meetings.

Skills

Engineering design

Project leadership

ASME/ANSI knowledge

NRC/OSHA standards

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

B.S. Mechanical/Civil/Chemical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

If you are interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions, Westinghouse recognises that employees are its most valuable asset and seeks to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while encouraging diversity in a global workforce.

As a senior project engineer for Facility Engineering, you will resolve technical issues for the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) and help complete capital and expense projects in the Engineering Fix it Now (EFIN) group.

You will report to the Facilities Support Lead/Supervisory Engineer and be matrixed to the EFIN Manager for work assignments. This role serves as a key on-site presence at the Columbia location and requires in-person attendance five days per week with the option for a 9/80 schedule.

No relocation provided. We consider candidates able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now and in the future.

Annually Paid: The base salary range for this position, dependent on experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $85,200 to $106,500 per year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Resolve technical issues for Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) and support capital and expense projects
• Work with a multi‑discipline team of engineers in the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems using engineering software
• Apply engineering principles and engineering codes and standards like ASME and ANSI to the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems
• Develop calculations and reports to document design and analysis results following ASME Section VIII, IX, and X code requirements, API, other international codes, and facility standards and specifications
• Conduct field walkdowns and construction oversight services
• Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and startup/commissioning services for equipment and systems
• Apply procurement engineering and part optimization techniques to engineering projects
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with existing equipment
• Work with engineers in other disciplines such as electrical/I&C and civil/structural
• Participate in project teams with internal and external representation
• Participate in customer and vendor meetings to present technical materials and justification of services and product designs
• Perform work within an established scope, budgetary, and schedule requirements
• Occasionally assist with emergent issues and/or after‑hours calls

Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of experience in an engineering design role
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical (preferred), Civil, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering
• Familiarity with the power industry, manufacturing, chemical plant or instrumentation & controls and automation systems
• Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3 criteria
• Technical leadership
• Understand applicable NRC and OSHA standards and regulations
• Ability to interpret and understand applicable NRC and OSHA standards and regulations

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