Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer -- Process & Equipment

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to lead complex mechanical designs in a nuclear manufacturing environment?

Join WECTEC Staffing Services (a wholly owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC) as a full-time, on-site Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer in Ogden, UT , reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager.

What you’ll tackle

• Be the go-to technical partner for daily manufacturing and chemical operations support.
• Own new or modified system designs—specs, equipment selection, installation, fabrication, testing, and qualification—while upholding safety and regulatory compliance.
• Apply advances in materials, machinery, manufacturing, and chemical processing to unlock solutions to tough production problems.
• Invent better ways to design materials, equipment, and processes.
• Run and interpret engineering calculations, including FEA with ANSYS or similar tools.
• Lead capital projects: develop charters, management plans, schedules, detailed WBS, risk management plans, and project budgets; coordinate across departments.
• Interface with customers and regulators; address requirements and concerns; contribute proposals and strategic initiatives.
• Create technical papers and deliver formal presentations to customers and regulatory bodies.

Do you bring the following?

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
• 10+ years in a manufacturing or chemical plant environment.
• AutoDesk and ANSYS proficiency (preferred).
• Working knowledge of ASME codes.
• Track record leading projects end-to-end (design through commissioning): scope, schedule, budget, execution, and performance monitoring to targets. PMP certification.
• Proven teamwork and leadership.
• CAD capability in Inventor or SolidWorks (or comparable tools).
• Industrial refinery experience.
• Project leadership and troubleshooting experience.

Culture of safety

If you’re as committed to your success as we are to your safety, you’ll thrive here. Safety of our people is—and will continue to be—our guiding principle.

Why choose WECTEC?

From high-volume staffing to niche technical placements, we deliver best-in-class service across technical and corporate roles, supporting international contracts in over five countries.

Pay and perks

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Paid Vacations for qualifying positions.

Transparency matters. Estimated base pay range: $60/hour to $70/hour , depending on experience, qualifications, and skills.

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Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities