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Senior Facilities Engineer

Westinghouse Electric·Hopkins, SC·Posted yesterday
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Senior Facilities Engineer at Westinghouse's Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF), a nuclear fuel manufacturing site. You'll lead technical problem-solving, manage capital and operational projects, and serve as a key on-site engineering presence, working across mechanical systems, safety-critical equipment, and NRC-regulated operations.

Responsibilities

  • Resolve technical issues for Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility and support capital and expense projects
  • Work with multi-discipline engineering teams in design, analysis, and evaluation of systems using engineering software
  • Apply engineering principles and codes (ASME, ANSI, API) to design, analysis, and evaluation of systems
  • Develop calculations and reports documenting design and analysis results per ASME Section VIII, IX, and X code requirements and facility standards
  • Conduct field walkdowns and provide construction oversight services
  • Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and startup/commissioning services
  • Apply procurement engineering and part optimization techniques to projects
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with existing equipment
  • Collaborate with electrical/I&C and civil/structural engineers
  • Participate in project teams with internal and external representation
  • Present technical materials and design justification in customer and vendor meetings
  • Perform work within established scope, budget, and schedule requirements
  • Occasionally assist with emergent issues and after-hours calls

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in an engineering design role
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering
  • Familiarity with power industry, manufacturing, chemical plant, or instrumentation & controls and automation systems
  • Familiarity with ASME Section VIII and ASME B31.3 criteria
  • Technical leadership capability
  • Understanding of and ability to interpret applicable NRC and OSHA standards and regulations

Desired

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (preferred over other disciplines)

Location

On-site at Columbia, Washington location, 5 days per week with optional 9/80 schedule. No relocation provided.

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationHopkins, SC
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & tools

ASME Section VIIIASME B31.3NRC StandardsOSHA ComplianceFuel Fabrication

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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