Senior Welding Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Cranberry Township, PA

1d • $85,200 - $106,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Welding Engineer, you will support the development, implementation, and troubleshooting of welding-related requirements and activities for the fabrication, erection, and maintenance of nuclear power plants and associated facilities. This position is hybrid in nature, requiring 2 days/week on-site at our Rock Hill, SC or Cranberry Township, PA facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Welding Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 4+ years experience as a Welding Engineer or related position
• Strong working knowledge of AWS and ASME Codes including ASME Section II, III, IX, B31.1, and AWS D1.1, D1.3, D1.4, D1.6, D9.1, D10.10.
• Experience with the fabrication and erection of steel structures and piping systems.
• Experience with the qualification of welders and welding procedures, including parameter development and trouble shooting.
• Familiarity with SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, and shear stud welding processes.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Can secure unescorted access authorization to plant site.
• Can physically perform the job responsibilities including walking, climbing stairs/ladders, see and hear within legal limits.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nuclear component fabrication and modular construction preferred.
• Strong work knowledge of ASME NQA-1 quality assurance requirements and Welding Program best practices preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with field machining and / or precision measurements for the installation of piping and equipment.
• Participation or member of an ASME or AWS committee, sub-committee, or working group.
• Prior Nuclear Industry experience

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Lead Engineer – Welding for day-to-day direction
• Review contract, design, and regulatory requirements to develop project welding specifications.
• Provide disposition of supplier-related requests for information and nonconformances
• Review supplier documentation including weld maps, detail drawings, PQRs and WPSs, and Welding Programs to ensure conformance with project requirements.
• Provide materials engineering support, including material selection, substitution, heat treatment, bending, and forming requirements.
• Interface with Global Supply Chain and Supplier Performance Engineering to support fab-follow activities for AP1000 systems, structures, and components.
• Interface with other Engineering disciplines to provide input to Engineering Specifications and associated change paper documentation.
• Support the continued development of the WELD software suite
• Aid in the evaluation of weld failures and associated causal analyses.
• Travel to suppliers and vendors for support of welding program activities, assisting vendors in welding related fabrication and technical issues, welding personnel qualification assistance, WPS qualification and documentation requirements.
• Provide consultation, technical responses, and support for welding related questions and issues presented by ANI, Code, and Regulatory bodies, clients, and internal customers.

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: Senior