Senior Project Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Columbia, SC is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Facility Engineering. You will resolve technical issues for the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) and drive capital and expense projects within the EFIN group.

This on-site role requires attendance five days a week, with a possible 9/80 schedule. The base salary range is $85,200 to $106,500 per year, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an engineering design role.
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with ASME Section VIII and ASME B31.3 criteria.
• Understanding NRC and OSHA standards and regulations.
• Technical leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to interpret NRC/OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Resolve technical issues for Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility and support capital/expense projects.
• Work with multi-discipline engineering teams on design, analysis and evaluation.
• Apply engineering codes and standards to design and evaluation of systems.
• Develop calculations and reports per ASME codes and facility standards.
• Conduct field walkdowns and oversight of construction activities.
• Support factory/site acceptance testing and commissioning services.

Skills

Engineering design

Technical leadership

NRC and OSHA standards

Collaboration

Field walkdowns

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ASME Section VIII

ASME B31.3

NRC/OSHA standards

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.

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.

Annually Paid: 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 $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.

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• 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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