Welding Engineer

Westinghouse Electric; Rock Hill (SC); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with matching

Paid vacation

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement and career

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric is seeking a Welding Engineer to support welding requirements for nuclear plant fabrication, erection and maintenance. This hybrid role involves 2 days on-site at Rock Hill, SC or Cranberry Township, PA, with collaboration across Global Supply Chain and Engineering teams.

You will develop welding specifications, review drawings and welding programs, and help troubleshoot weld failures while ensuring compliance with ASME/Code standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Welding Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 0+ years of experience as a Welding Engineer or related position.
• Knowledge of welding symbols and the ability to read drawings and prints.
• Knowledge of applicable welding standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Lead Engineer - Welding for daily direction.
• Review contract, design, and regulatory requirements to develop project welding specifications.
• Review fabricator and supplier documentation including weld maps, detail drawings, PQRs and WPSs, and Welding Programs to ensure conformance with project requirements.
• Work with Global Supply Chain and Supplier Performance Engineering to support fab-follow activities for AP1000 systems, structures, and components.
• Participate in constructability and design reviews to develop Westinghouse technologies.
• Work with other Engineering disciplines to provide input to weld design, Engineering Specifications and associated change paper documentation.
• Revise and maintain specifications related to welding consumables and base materials in accordance with design and regulatory requirements.
• Support the continued development of the WELD software package
• Aid in the evaluation of weld failures and nonconformances.
• Help support issues presented by ANI, Code, and Regulatory bodies, clients, and internal customers.

Skills

Reading drawings

Welding symbols

Knowledge of welding standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering or related field

Tools

SMAW

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

SAW

Job description

About the role:

As a 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.

You will report to the Lead Engineer of Welding Technologies. This position is hybrid in nature requiring 2 days/week on-site at our Rock Hill SC or Cranberry Township, PA facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Lead Engineer - Welding for daily direction
• Review contract, design, and regulatory requirements to develop project welding specifications.
• Review fabricator and supplier documentation including weld maps, detail drawings, PQRs and WPSs, and Welding Programs to ensure conformance with project requirements.
• Work with Global Supply Chain and Supplier Performance Engineering to support fab-follow activities for AP1000 systems, structures, and components.
• Participate in constructability and design reviews to develop Westinghouse technologies.
• Work with other Engineering disciplines to provide input to weld design, Engineering Specifications and associated change paper documentation.
• Revise and maintain specifications related to welding consumables and base materials in accordance with design and regulatory requirements.
• Support the continued development of the WELD software package
• Aid in the evaluation of weld failures and nonconformances.
• Help support issues presented by ANI, Code, and Regulatory bodies, clients, and internal customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Welding Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 0+ years of experience as a Welding Engineer or related position.
• Knowledge of welding symbols and the ability to read drawings and prints.
• Knowledge of applicable welding standards and regulations.

Beneficial:

• Nuclear-specific construction or fabrication experience in the power plant, shipbuilding, industrial process construction, maintenance, component repair & replacement, applied research and development, and/or manufacturing facility is preferred.
• General knowledge of welding industry codes and standards including ASME Section II, III, V, XI, B31.1, B31.3, AWS D1.1, D1.3, D1.4, D1.6, D9.1, D10.10, CSA N299, W47.1, W59, RCC-M, NBIC, N690, AISC 341, AISC 360, and PCC-2
• Familiarity with SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW welding processes.
  • Knowledge of ESW, EBW, laser welding and automated/robotic welding processes preferred.
  • Familiarity with nondestructive examination techniques including VT, PT, MT, UT, and RT.
  • Familiarity with Eddy Current Testing and leak testing techniques such as vacuum box testing.

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 $58,400 to $73,000 per year.

Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• 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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