Senior Engineer
About the role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, analysis, modification, and support of mechanical systems and components for nuclear power plant operations. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and plant-specific procedures, supporting safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and perform engineering evaluations, calculations, and analyses for mechanical systems, components, and equipment (e.g., pumps, valves, heat exchangers, piping, pressure vessels).
- Develop, review, and approve design changes, modifications, and engineering documents in accordance with plant procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical support for maintenance, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of mechanical system issues.
- Prepare and review procurement specifications, engineering change packages, and work instructions.
- Interface with regulatory agencies, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues and ensure compliance.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support staff.
- Participate in plant walkdowns, system health monitoring, and operability assessments.
- Support outage planning, execution, and post-outage reviews for mechanical systems.
- Ensure adherence to industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, NRC, IEEE) and plant licensing basis.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (required)
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT)
- Minimum of 4 years of experience
- Demonstrated experience with mechanical system design, analysis, and troubleshooting in a regulated environment.
- Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Beneficial
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE)
- Experience with equipment qualification, environmental and seismic analysis, and aging management programs.
- Power Plant experience
- Familiarity with nuclear plant licensing, modification processes, and configuration management.
- Proficiency with engineering software tools (e.g., ANSYS, AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
Pay
The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $85,200 to $106,500 per year.
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
- Education 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
Why Westinghouse?
We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $85,200 to $106,500 per year.