Principal Facilities Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Hopkins, SC

13d • $103,200 - $129,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Principal Facilities Mechanical Engineer, you will provide senior technical leadership and facilities mechanical engineering support for the LEU+ Fuel Fabrication Facility Construction Project at the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF). You will report to the Facilities Support Lead/Supervisory Engineer and be assigned to the LEU+ Fuel Fabrication Facility Construction Project. You will be a technical authority and mentor for facilities mechanical engineering work. An Operations workplace persona is offered, allowing employees to work from home one day per week, or one day every other week when utilizing the optional 9/80 schedule.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of progressive engineering experience, including significant experience in facility systems, engineering design, and technical leadership
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical (preferred), Civil, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering
• Familiarity with the power industry, manufacturing, chemical plant or instrumentation & controls and automation systems
• Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3 criteria
• Serve as a technical authority, lead complex engineering decisions, mentor engineers, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders and leadership
• Understand applicable NRC and OSHA standards and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical (preferred) degree

Responsibilities

• Lead the resolution of complex technical issues for the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) and provide technical direction for capital and expense projects
• Lead and collaborate with multi-discipline engineering teams in the design, analysis, and evaluation of facility systems.
• Apply engineering principles and engineering codes and standards like ASME and ANSI, to the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems
• Develop calculations and reports to document design and analysis results following ASME Section VIII, IX, and X code requirements, API, other international codes, and facility standards and specifications
• Conduct field walkdowns and construction oversight services
• Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and startup/commissioning services for equipment and systems
• Apply procurement engineering and part optimization techniques to engineering projects.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoot problems with existing equipment.
• Work with engineers in other disciplines such as electrical/I&C and civil/structural and EH&S.
• Participate in project teams with internal and external representation.
• Lead customer and vendor technical discussions and present technical materials, recommendations, and justification of services and product designs.
• Provide technical oversight to ensure work is completed within established scope, budget, schedule, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor engineers, review technical work, and promote consistent application of engineering methods, codes, standards, and facility requirements.
• Occasionally assist with emergent issues and/or after-hours calls.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal