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Mechanical Engineer 1

Westinghouse Electric·Rock Hill, SC·Posted yesterday
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Westinghouse is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 1 to perform thermal-hydraulic and piping network engineering design and analysis for nuclear mega-projects and advanced reactors. You'll support the Engineering Manager of Nuclear Process & Power Conversion Systems in a hybrid role based in Rock Hill, SC, working on equipment sizing, system design, and regulatory compliance for next-generation nuclear facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop pump, valve, heat exchanger, HVAC, and other equipment sizing requirements for plant design or modifications
  • Identify problems and propose engineering solutions to assigned nuclear projects and tasks
  • Support senior engineering personnel in thermal-hydraulic and piping network design and analysis efforts
  • Communicate nature and status of work to technical leads, management, and regulatory bodies
  • Collaborate with construction, instrumentation & control, electrical, and operations project teams
  • Participate in customer, vendor, and regulator meetings to present technical materials and design justifications
  • Perform work within established scope, budgetary, and schedule requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Experience with MathCad, MATLAB, or VBA
  • Familiarity with testing and testing analysis
  • Ability to travel

Desired

  • Experience with ASME or API standards
  • Experience with design change control or requirements management
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification or Professional Engineer (PE) License

Location

Hybrid, 2 days/week on-site at Rock Hill, SC facility; travel required; no relocation assistance provided

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationRock Hill, SC
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & tools

THERMAL-HYDRAULICSPIPING DESIGNASME STANDARDSAPI STANDARDSMATHCADMATLAB

About the company

Westinghouse Electric

The world's leading nuclear energy company, supplying nuclear fuel, plant design, engineering and plant services to utilities worldwide. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.

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