Principal Mechanical Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Hopkins, SC

3d • $103,200 - $129,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Mechanical Engineer provides senior technical leadership and mechanical engineering support for Design Engineering and Plant Modification (DEPM) activities at the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF). The role serves as the technical authority for mechanical engineering work, leads complex engineering decisions, and mentors engineers. The position is based in Columbia, South Carolina, and reports to the DEPM Manager. The operational workplace arrangement allows work from home one day per week, or one day every other week when using the optional 9/80 schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering; Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive engineering experience, including facility systems, engineering design, and technical leadership.
• Familiarity with the power industry, manufacturing, chemical plants, or instrumentation and controls and automation systems.
• Ability to serve as a technical authority, lead complex engineering decisions, mentor engineers, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
• Understanding of applicable NRC and OSHA standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of complex technical issues at CFFF and provide technical direction for design engineering and plant modification projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in designing, analyzing, and evaluating facility systems.
• Apply engineering principles and codes and standards, including ASME and ANSI, to system design, analysis, and evaluation.
• Develop calculations and reports documenting design and analysis results in accordance with ASME Sections VIII, IX, and X, API, other international codes, and facility standards and specifications.
• Conduct field walkdowns and provide construction oversight.
• Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and startup and commissioning services for equipment and systems.
• Apply procurement engineering and part optimization techniques to engineering projects.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with existing equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers in other disciplines, including electrical/I&C, civil/structural, and EH&S.
• Participate in project teams with internal and external representation.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and vendors and present technical materials, recommendations, and justifications for services and product designs.
• Provide technical oversight to ensure work meets 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 after-hours calls.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, potentially including a Health Savings Account with employer contribution options.
• Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
• 401(k) with company match contributions.
• Paid vacation and company holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Educational reimbursement and career development programs.
• Global recognition and service programs.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

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