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Program Manager - New Power Plants

Westinghouse Electric·Hopkins, SC·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Lead comprehensive design reviews and program oversight for Westinghouse's new nuclear power plant projects. Direct civil/structural engineering coordination across Owner's Engineer partnerships, ensure design-to-field alignment, and report to Senior Manager of Global Engineering Integration.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic oversight and constructively challenge design approaches to ensure optimal, cost-effective outcomes
  • Lead coordination and integration with Owner's Engineer, including kickoff execution and ongoing alignment
  • Establish and lead governance cadence for civil/structural engineering forums, including weekly and critical issue meetings
  • Orchestrate engagement of WEC structural engineering subject matter experts and ensure design evaluations are completed and signed off
  • Oversee civil/structural construction oversight to ensure alignment between design intent and field execution
  • Lead routine field walkdowns to verify compliance with engineering requirements, specifications, and quality standards
  • Drive design review sessions to surface risks, make decisions, and close actions
  • Deliver executive-ready reporting on project status, risks, issues, and performance metrics
  • Participate directly in site meetings and inspections to ensure alignment across construction leadership and engineering stakeholders

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or related technical discipline; minimum 8 years of project management experience; knowledge of Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge

Desired

Bachelor's degree in Civil Structural Engineering; PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Westinghouse Project Manager qualification

Location

Columbia, SC facility; hybrid role (on-site 2 days per week)

Job details

FieldAdministrative
Salary$130k–$163k/yr
LocationHopkins, SC
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

Project ManagementDesign ReviewStructural Engineering OversightConstruction Management

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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