Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Corporation$103K — $129K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or multiple engineering areas
  • Professional Engineer license (in any state)
  • 10+ years of engineering experience, particularly in the power industry
  • Ability to collaborate with multiple functions and international teams
  • Willingness to travel for site visits, including short-term or long-term assignments
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and mentorship capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Develop design change packages for US and international nuclear power plants
  • Generate engineering reports for power uprates in Balance of Plant (BOP) areas
  • Resolve technical issues related to operating nuclear power plants
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in system design and evaluation
  • Apply engineering principles and standards (ASME, ANSI) in system evaluation
  • Engage in customer and vendor meetings to advocate for technical designs
  • Identify new business opportunities and assist in their development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical benefits including dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA with employer contributions
  • Wellness Programs with Employee Assistance support
  • 401(k) with Company Match Contributions
  • Flexible Work Arrangements for work-life balance
  • Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs
  • Global Recognition and Service Programs for employee achievements
  • Employee Referral Program
Full Job Description
About the role:

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer you will develop and support nuclear power plant design modifications, engineering evaluations, and technical issue resolution by collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on Balance of Plant (BOP) systems for operating plants, power uprates, and advanced nuclear technologies

You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager of Nuclear Plant Mechanical Engineering and be located at our Rockhill, SC facility. The hybrid position is based at our Rock Hill, SC office which involves a mix of on-site and remote days, typically within the same week. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop design change packages following the Standard Design Process (SDP; IP-ENG-001) and other plant-specific design change processes for US and international nuclear power plants.
  • Help develop engineering reports for US power uprates (i.e., system and program evaluations), in the Balance of Plant (BOP) area.
  • Resolve technical issues for operating nuclear power plants (main scope), with potential involvement in new plants and other nuclear projects (e.g., fuel fabrication facilities).
  • Work with a multi-discipline team of engineers in the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems and programs, including support to lead engineers, in the BOP area.
  • Apply engineering principles and engineering codes & standards, such as ASME and ANSI, to the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems.
  • Work with engineers in other disciplines such as electrical and civil/structural.
  • Participate on 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 established scope, budgetary and schedule requirements.
  • Identify and help develop new business opportunities, as available.
  • Mentor more junior engineers.


Qualifications::
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical (preferred), Civil, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or multiple engineering areas.
  • Professional Engineer license (in any state).
  • 10+ years of engineering experience.
  • Power industry (e.g., nuclear power plant) experience.
  • Ability to work with multiple functions to coordinate the flow of information.
  • Ability to work in an international team environment.
  • Ability to travel for site visits, short-term, or long-term assignments.
  • Technical leadership competencies (i.e., application of technical knowledge, mentor, innovation, support product marketing, communication, industry influence, customer orientation, teamwork).

Beneficial:
  • Master of Science (M.S.) degree
  • Proficiency in other languages


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 $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

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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


About Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Westinghouse Electric Corporation is an American manufacturing company that provides services to various industries, including nuclear power, renewable energy, oil and gas, and defense. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Westinghouse Electric Corporation is a subsidiary of Brookfield Business Partners, a Canadian private equity firm. The company has a long history of innovation and has been involved in many significant projects, including the construction of the first nuclear power plant in the United States. Today, Westinghouse Electric Corporation is a leading provider of nuclear power technology and services, with a global presence in over 20 countries.
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