Principal Project Engineer
About this role
Principal Project Engineer supporting development of AP1000 nuclear projects from initiation to completion. Provide technical leadership on reactor design, engineering implementation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver projects on schedule and within budget while ensuring compliance with NRC regulations and nuclear industry standards.
Responsibilities
- —Develop engineering projects for AP1000 reactors, ensuring alignment with nuclear safety standards and regulatory requirements
- —Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams on nuclear systems, design practices, and industry best practices
- —Develop and oversee project schedules, budgets, and resources for nuclear projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope
- —Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure nuclear project requirements and safety objectives are met
- —Ensure compliance with NRC regulations, nuclear safety standards, and quality assurance requirements
- —Identify and mitigate project risks specific to reactor development and nuclear construction
- —Conduct technical reviews, feasibility studies, and performance evaluations for AP1000 systems and components
- —Promote process improvements and adoption of advanced engineering technologies to enhance project efficiency
Qualifications
- —Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related field)
- —10+ years of experience in nuclear project engineering/management or equivalent roles with increasing responsibilities, including leading complex nuclear projects
- —Knowledge of AP1000 design, nuclear project management methodologies, reactor engineering principles, and NRC regulations
- —Proficiency in project management software and engineering tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Primavera, PowerBI)
- —Ability to travel internationally to support Poland Project development
Desired
- —Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- —Prior Westinghouse AP1000 project experience or knowledge of pressurized water reactor design
Location
Hybrid role based in Cranberry, PA; international travel required for Poland Project support
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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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