Principal Civil Struct & Architect Engineer

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As a Senior Civil, Structural & Architectural (CS&A) Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of CS&A engineering requirements across either a large, complex project or several medium-sized projects. You will act as the overall technical lead on single-discipline projects, and on multi-discipline projects, you will report to the Project Engineering Manager as the lead for your discipline. You will deliver project outcomes independently or by leading a team, while also supporting the development of junior engineers.

This position reports to the Manager of Facilities & Infrastructure Design and is based at the Springfields Fuel Site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the single point of accountability for the CS&A engineering discipline
• Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team, depending on project scope
• Develop key CS&A design deliverables
• Check and approve engineering calculations
• Ensure design quality and compliance with standards and regulations
• Oversee work of consultants and subcontractors
• Produce accurate, well-formatted technical documentation
• Prepare and review quality plans for work packages
• Deliver work within defined scope, time, and budget
• Resolve technical issues and manage change control
• Ensure CDM compliance and fulfill designer responsibilities
• Present designs to clients and stakeholders
• Contribute to design reviews and HAZOPs
• Produce and review safety-related documentation
• Support bids by developing estimates, scope, and programme logic
• Mentor junior engineers and designers
• Build strong relationships with clients and partners

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline
• Chartered Member of the ICE
• Strong understanding of applicable standards, regulations, codes, and directives
• Proven expertise in CS&A design principles and practices
• Experience producing Technical Files for new products, plant, or equipment
• Broad knowledge of civil construction and construction management
• Strong background in designing for seismic, blast, and impact loads
• Minimum 8 years of industry experience, including at least 3 years at Senior Engineer level
• Ideally 5+ years in the nuclear or other highly regulated industry

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Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals. 

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

• Attractive remuneration

• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:

  • Peer-to-peer recognition program. 

  • Life insurance

  • Pension plan

  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members

• Learning and development opportunities.

• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. 

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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