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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company
401(k), relocation assistance
United States, South Carolina, Hopkins
5801 Bluff Rd (Show on map)
Nov 16, 2024

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.

If this sounds like an environment you would thrive in, we have an exciting opportunity for a SeniorMechanical Engineer.

This position is hybrid in nature requiring 2 days/week on-site at the Westinghouse facility in Columbia, SC located 1.5 hours south of Charlotte, NC. Relocation Assistance is available. We are able to entertain all candidates authorized to work without sponsorship now and in the future as we are unable to sponsor Visa's for this opportunity.

Your Day-to-Day:

Westinghouse is looking for a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer on the Facility Engineering team.



  • Resolve technical issues for Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) and support the execution of capital and expense projects.
  • Work with a multi-discipline team of engineers in the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems using engineering software.
  • Apply engineering principles and engineering codes & standards, such as ASME and ANSI, to the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems.
  • Develop calculations and reports to document design and analysis results in accordance with 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.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot problems on existing equipment.
  • Interface with engineers in other disciplines such as electrical/I&C 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.
  • Occasionally assist with emergent issues and/or after-hours calls.


Who You Are:

As a successful candidate, you will bring the following to the team:



  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical (preferred), Civil, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
  • At least 4 years of related experience including leadership roles. 8-10 years of related experience preferred.
  • This position also has the expectation that the engineer will be working toward a professional engineering license. EIT/FE exam although not required is a plus.
  • Familiarity with the power industry, manufacturing, or chemical plant.
  • Familiarity with instrumentation & controls and automation systems is a plus.
  • Able to demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point).
  • Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3 criteria
  • Ability to demonstrate technical leadership.
  • Ability to interpret and understand applicable NRC and OSHA standards and regulations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language. Proficiency on other languages is a plus.
  • Highly motivated with a desire to learn and continually develop.
  • Accuracy, thoroughness, timeliness, and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently or on a team with diverse backgrounds and experiences



Nice-to-Have:



  • EIT/FE exam although not required is a plus.


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 http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

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