Senior Mechanical Engineer, Nuclear Systems & Safety

Westinghouse Electric; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental/vision package

Health Savings Account

Wellness program

401(k) match

Paid vacations

Flexible work arrangements

Education reimbursement

Recognition program

Employee referral

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems for nuclear plant operations. This role ensures regulatory compliance and customer-focused reliability, reporting to the Manager, Procurement Engineering.

Hybrid/work flexibility is available across US locations. Ideal candidates will have an Engineering background, EIT certification, and 4+ years of experience in regulated environments, with proficiency in ANSYS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (required).
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical system design, analysis, and troubleshooting in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform engineering evaluations, calculations, and analyses for mechanical systems, components, and equipment (e.g., pumps, valves, heat exchangers, piping, pressure vessels).
• Develop, review, and approve design changes, modifications, and engineering documents in accordance with plant procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support for maintenance, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of mechanical system issues.
• Prepare and review procurement specifications, engineering change packages, and work instructions.
• Interface with regulatory agencies, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues and ensure compliance.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support staff.
• Participate in plant walkdowns, system health monitoring, and operability assessments.
• Support outage planning, execution, and post-outage reviews for mechanical systems.
• Ensure adherence to industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, NRC, IEEE) and plant licensing basis.

Skills

Mechanical design

Regulatory knowledge

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

EIT

Tools

ANSYS

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems for nuclear plant operations. This role ensures regulatory compliance and customer-focused reliability, reporting to the Manager, Procurement Engineering.

Hybrid/work flexibility is available across US locations. Ideal candidates will have an Engineering background, EIT certification, and 4+ years of experience in regulated environments, with proficiency in ANSYS,