Job Description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

As a Principal Engineer you will be an individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge related to the Reactor Mechanical Products (RMP) products. You will be part of the design and analysis of reactor vessel head assemblies, primary equipment supports, control rod improve mechanisms, canopy seal clamp assemblies, and other RMP products. You will adapt precedent making departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions and may coach and review work of lower-level professionals. This includes the current operating fleet, AP1000, and AP300.

You will report to the Engineering Manager of Reactor Mechanical Products in Reactor Component Engineering and be located at Global Headquarters in Cranberry Township, PA or Windsor, CT.

This is a hybrid position at the discretion of the manager requiring 2-3 days per week on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Design engineering solutions and support fabrication/installation drawings for RMP products.
• Author and verify design documentation including specifications, structural analyses, test plans, and design reports.
• Provide engineering support during fabrication and installation of plant upgrades and modifications.
• Provide emergent support for outage issues related to RMP products.
• Design mechanical systems, equipment, and products, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with teams to develop integrated system solutions.
• Lead a technical team to project completion while meeting safety, quality, schedule and budget.
• Work with other component, system, and manufacturing on the integration of the subsystems and work through emergent design issues.
• Work with project managers and subsystem/component leads to develop project schedules.
• Identify and define technical risks and challenges, direct efforts to successful resolution.
• Bring engineering thoughtfulness to resolution of problems that are sometimes loosely, or only partially, defined, requiring experience within given discipline.
• Incorporate the use of industry, regulatory, standards, and criteria relevant to nuclear reactors in design activities.
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and collaborate with other personnel including partners such as national laboratories, sub-contractors, suppliers, fabricators, and customers.
• Support opportunities such as walkdowns and emergent site issues including refueling outages.
• Deliver high-quality engineering or physical material products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or Aerospace Engineering. We will consider alternate degrees such as nuclear engineering, structural engineering, chemical or materials science based on experience.
• Registered Mechanical Professional Engineer preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of applicable experience required.
• Experience performing structural analyses with Ansys Workbench, Ansys APDL and hand calculations.
• Experience with American Society of Mechanical Engineers B&PVC Section III Subsection NF and AISC Allowable Stress Design preferred.
• Willing to travel ~5-10% of time.
• Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. We estimate the base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon qualifications, to be $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

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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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