Principal Mechanical Engineer - NUCLEAR

Principal Mechanical Engineer - NUCLEAR

Location: Rock Hill, SC, US, 29730

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.

Position: Principal Mechanical Engineer

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer in the Operating Plants Mechanical Systems area, you will have the opportunity to:

Work with a multi-discipline team of engineers in the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems using engineering software, including support to lead engineers.

Apply engineering principles and engineering codes & standards, such as ASME and ANSI, to the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems.

Resolve technical issues for operating nuclear power plants, new plants (e.g., AP1000, eVinci), and other nuclear projects (e.g., fuel fabrication facilities).

Develop calculations and reports to document design and analysis results in accordance with ASME Section III code requirements and other international codes.

Interface with engineers in other disciplines such as electrical and civil/structural.

Participate on project teams with internal and/or external representation.

Participate in customer and vendor meetings to present technical materials and justification of services and product designs.

Perform work within established scope, budgetary and schedule requirements.

Identify and assist in the development of new business opportunities, as available.

Lead complex problem solving and resolution.

Mentor more junior engineers.

Potential candidates should be able to meet the following requirements (as a minimum):

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical (preferred), Civil, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.

Master of Science (M.S.) degree is a plus.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or various engineering areas.

Professional Engineer license.

10+ years of engineering experience.

Power industry (e.g., nuclear power plant) experience is a plus.

Able to demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point).

Ability to work with multiple functions to coordinate the flow of information.

Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language. Proficiency on other languages is a plus.

Strong attention to detail.

Accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness.

Ability to work in an international team environment.

Ability to travel for site visits, short-term, or long-term assignments.

Technical leadership competencies (i.e., application of technical knowledge, mentor/teach/coach, innovation & creativity, support product marketing, communication, strategic thinking, industry influence, customer orientation, teamwork).

Why Westinghouse?

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

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 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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