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 Engineer you will provide broad-ranging experience of advanced nuclear plant designs including interfaces with systems, equipment, structures, and physical plant arrangement. The primary roles within this group include building and site 3D modeling and layout, and design integration across many functional areas.

You will report to the Engineering Manager, Plant Engineering, Chemical, Piping, Welding and Plant Engineering and be located in Cranberry Township, PA or Rock Hill, SC. This position is hybrid in nature at the discretion of the manager typically requiring 2-3 days/week on-site. Candidates may be able to work hybrid in other Westinghouse locations in the US.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead global and cross functional engineering teams by contributing to technical scope execution, meeting schedule and financial goals including supporting the design, fabrication, construction, and maintenance of large-scale nuclear projects. Specific areas include:
  • 3D model and physical arrangement development
  • Hazards evaluations
  • IAEA Safeguards implementation
  • Design Interface integration and oversight
  • Present technical topics and interface with global customers and regulatory bodies
  • Mentor engineers and lead plans for knowledge management and retention
  Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering: Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Nuclear
  • Minimum 7 years of applicable experience
  • Ability to work both remotely, from home office, and from customer site to support customer projects globally
  Beneficial:
  • Knowledge of PWR reactors.
  • Familiarity with AP1000
  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.
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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

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

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