Senior Nuclear Mechanical Systems Engineer

Westinghouse Electric - USA; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 107,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Rock Hill, SC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer for Nuclear Operations to design, analyze, and evaluate mechanical systems with advanced software, ensuring ASME and ANSI compliance while coordinating with multi‑discipline teams.

The role focuses on solving complex issues for operating plants and new nuclear projects, maintaining scope, cost, and schedule, and engaging customers and vendors to defend design decisions.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering as a baseline.
• Engineering‑in‑Training (EIT) license and/or PE license required or pursued.
• 5–10 years of engineering experience.
• Background in the power industry, especially nuclear power plants.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and evaluate mechanical systems with advanced engineering software.
• Apply engineering principles and codes/standards (ASME/ANSI) to ensure robust, compliant solutions.
• Develop calculations and reports meeting ASME Section III and other international codes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues for operating nuclear plants and related facilities.
• Engage customers and vendors to present technical materials and defend design decisions.
• Partner across disciplines (electrical, civil/structural) on project teams.
• Deliver within defined scope, cost, and schedule parameters.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Code compliance

Engineering calculations

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering-In-Training (EIT)

Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company in Rock Hill, SC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer for Nuclear Operations to design, analyze, and evaluate mechanical systems with advanced software, ensuring ASME and ANSI compliance while coordinating with multi‑discipline teams.

The role focuses on solving complex issues for operating plants and new nuclear projects, maintaining scope, cost, and schedule, and engaging customers and vendors to defend design decisions.