Principal Mechanical Engineer

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.

About the role:

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer you will lead others in the design and analyses of the design of the AP1000 and AP300 power plants.

You will report to the Engineering Manager of Manager, AP1000 HVAC and BOP Fluid Systems and be located at our facility in Cranberry Township, PA -or- Rock Hill, SC. The position is hybrid, you will be on site 2 days per week.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work with other component, system, and manufacturing leads on the integration of the subsystems and work through emergent design issues.

- Work with testing organization to develop plans for functional and qualification tested.

- Work with project managers and subsystem/component leads to develop project schedules.

- Lead complex technical projects, coordinating diverse teams to accomplish project goals while meeting established schedule and budget requirements.

- Identify and define technical issues, risks and challenges, direct efforts to successful resolution.

- Bring engineering rigor to resolution of problems that are sometimes loosely- or only partially defined, requiring experience within given discipline.

- Incorporate the use of industry, regulatory, or NRC/DOE/AMSE codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to nuclear reactors in design activities.

- Provide technical guidance, direction, and collaborate with other personnel including partners such as national laboratories, sub-contractors, partners, suppliers, fabricators, and customers.

Qualifications:

- BS in Mechanical Engineering (Masters preferred) (alternate degrees such as nuclear, aerospace, structural engineering, or materials science, etc. will be considered with component design experience)

- Mechanical PE license

- Familiarity with advanced reactor technology and designs (preferred)Knowledge in system and component level design

- Knowledge and experience with HVAC.

- Significant experience in a technical leadership role, as an individual contributor or leading a small technical team – with aspects of design, analysis and manufacturing.

- Experience with mechanical behavior of materials and components under irradiation conditions.

- Minimum of 8+ years of experience required or 6 with an advanced degree (10 plus years of applicable experience preferred).

- US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

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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