Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- AP1000
- AP300
- NSSS
- Front-end Engineering
- Configuration Control
- NRC Regulations
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum 3 years of applicable engineering experience
- Demonstrated expertise in at least one of: Design & Analysis (NSSS components, piping, electrical, civil/structural), Systems Engineering (nuclear systems, turbine island, plant layout), Regulatory & Licensing (NRC/international regulatory interaction), or Integration & Coordination (plant layout, configuration control, digital design)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective networks across multidisciplinary functional areas
About this role
Project Engineer supporting Westinghouse's AP1000 and AP300 advanced reactor development. Drive front-end engineering design, feasibility studies, and early works initiatives across NSSS, balance-of-plant, and regulatory domains. Report to Senior Project Engineering Manager at Cranberry Township, PA headquarters, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on design integration, configuration control, and project delivery for next-generation nuclear plants.
Responsibilities
- Drive completion of engineering scope within assigned functional areas (NSSS design & analysis, systems engineering, regulatory & licensing, or plant integration) to support AP1000/AP300 plant development
- Lead front-end engineering design, feasibility, and early works projects; manage schedules, costs, and resource allocation in collaboration with Resource Managers
- Identify and mitigate technical and project risks; develop recovery plans for schedule or technical challenges
- Serve as lead point of contact for Functional Area Leads and Project Coordinators; represent discipline in project review meetings
- Apply engineering principles to integrate multidisciplinary input; facilitate cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
- Monitor KPIs for schedule, cost, and quality performance; leverage digital tools for configuration control and collaborative workflows
- Mentor junior engineers and support Project Engineering Manager and Design Technical Lead as needed
Preferred qualifications
- Previous experience on AP1000 or AP300 projects
Location, schedule, and travel
Hybrid: 2 days/week onsite at Cranberry Township, PA or Rock Hill, SC; up to 10% international travel during peak project phases
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