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Principal Mechanical Engineer

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

About this role

Lead design and analyses of AP1000 and AP300 advanced reactors as Principal Mechanical Engineer at Westinghouse. Direct technical teams on turbine-generator system integration, manage complex multi-disciplinary projects, and ensure compliance with NRC, DOE, and ASME codes while meeting schedule and budget targets.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and analyses of AP1000 and AP300 power plants
  • Integrate turbine generator and related subsystems with component, system, and manufacturing leads
  • Address emergent design, specification, and procurement issues
  • Develop functional and qualification testing plans with testing organization
  • Develop project schedules coordinating subsystem/component leads and project managers
  • Lead complex technical projects, coordinating diverse teams to meet schedule and budget requirements
  • Identify, define, and direct resolution of technical issues, risks, and challenges
  • Apply NRC, DOE, and ASME codes, standards, and regulatory criteria in design activities
  • Provide technical guidance and collaborate with national laboratories, sub-contractors, partners, suppliers, fabricators, and customers

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical PE license
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience (or 6 years with an advanced degree)
  • Experience in turbine island system and component level design and integration
  • Significant experience in technical leadership role as individual contributor and team lead
  • Experience developing designs and resolving complex technical issues
  • US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Desired

  • Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Advanced degree in nuclear, aerospace, structural engineering, or materials science
  • Significant experience with nuclear, fossil, and/or cogen power plant turbine island systems and equipment
  • 10+ years of applicable experience

Location

Hybrid (2 days/week onsite): Cranberry Township, PA or Rock Hill, SC

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationRock Hill, SC
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & tools

AP1000AP300NRC CODESASME STANDARDSDOE STANDARDSTURBINE-GENERATOR SYSTEMS

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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