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Westinghouse Electric Company

Nuclear reactor technology and services provider

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Design EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeColumbia, SC, USA$103.2k - $129k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • Lead resolution of complex technical issues for the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility and provide technical direction for design engineering and plant modification projects.
  • Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in the design, analysis, and evaluation of facility systems.
  • Apply engineering principles and codes and standards, including ASME and ANSI, to the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems.
  • 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 representation.
  • Lead customer and vendor technical discussions and present technical materials, recommendations, and justifications for 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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