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Principal Engineer (Mechanical Testing)

Westinghouse Electric·Rock Hill, SC, 29730 +1 more…·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Lead the development and execution of Westinghouse's AP1000 commissioning program as a Principal Engineer. You'll establish standard procedures, manage mechanical testing infrastructure, and support project teams in delivering nuclear power plant commissioning solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the standard commissioning program strategy document
  • Develop and maintain system/plant turnover processes
  • Develop and maintain system scoping, turnover documents, and drawings
  • Revise and develop pre-op and start-up test procedures and test specifications
  • Identify and support procurement of specialty test equipment
  • Support APx project teams as requested
  • Support the APx Project Development group responding to customer requests for information

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • 7+ years of applicable experience
  • Experience with the operations of nuclear power plants
  • Understanding of ITAACs (Inspections, Tests, Analysis, Acceptance Criteria)

Desired

  • Understanding of the AP1000 COL process
  • AP1000 plant commissioning/testing experience
  • Project Management skills
  • Familiarity with testing and testing analysis
  • Experience mentoring engineers
  • Experience leading engineers in the execution of complex tasks
  • Understanding of project priorities and teamwork abilities

Location

Hybrid (2 days onsite per week) at Rock Hill, SC or Cranberry Township, PA.

Job details

FieldEngineering
Salary$103k–$129k/yr
LocationRock Hill, SC, 29730 +1 more…
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

AP1000ItaacCommissioningMechanical Testing

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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