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Westinghouse Electric Company

Nuclear reactor technology and services provider

Principal Facilities Engineer

Mechanical EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeHopkins, SC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of progressive engineering experience, including significant experience in facility systems, engineering design, and technical leadership.
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering; Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
  • Familiarity with the power industry, manufacturing, chemical plants, or instrumentation and controls and automation systems.
  • Familiarity with ASME Section VIII and ASME B31.3 criteria.
  • Ability to serve as a technical authority, lead complex engineering decisions, mentor engineers, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Understanding of applicable NRC and OSHA standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the resolution of complex technical issues for the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility and provide technical direction for capital and expense projects.
  • Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in the design, analysis, and evaluation of facility systems.
  • Apply engineering principles and codes and standards, including ASME and ANSI, to system design, analysis, and evaluation.
  • Develop calculations and reports documenting design and analysis results in accordance with ASME Sections VIII, IX, and X, API, other international codes, and facility standards and specifications.
  • Conduct field walkdowns and provide construction oversight services.
  • Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and startup and 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, including electrical and instrumentation and controls, civil and structural, and environmental health and safety.
  • Participate in project teams with internal and external representatives.
  • Lead customer and vendor technical discussions and present technical materials, recommendations, and justifications of services and product designs.
  • Provide technical oversight to ensure work is completed within established scope, budget, schedule, quality, and regulatory requirements.
  • Mentor engineers, review technical work, and promote consistent application of engineering methods, codes, standards, and facility requirements.
  • Occasionally assist with emergent issues and after-hours calls.

About the Company

Westinghouse Electric Company

Nuclear reactor technology and services provider

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC provides nuclear power technology and services to utilities, governments, and private sector clients worldwide. It designs and sells nuclear reactors and fuel, and offers maintenance, training, compliance, and consulting services. Its AP1000 PWR uses passive safety features, and it is developing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Microreactors for flexible deployment. The company's goal is to enable safe, reliable, low-emission energy by delivering proven reactor technologies and a broad support ecosystem globally.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$39.5M
Headquarters
Cranberry, West Virginia
Founded
1886

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