Mechanical Systems Principal Engineer

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

If this sounds like an environment you would thrive in, we have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Engineer - eVinci Mechanical Systems and Equipment.

This position is hybrid in nature requiring at least 2-3 days/week on-site at the 51 Bridge Street eVinci Accelerator facility in Etna, PA, and the other days telecommuting. No relocation will be provided for this position.

No sponsorship is avaiailbe for this role.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Oversees the design, development, implementation, and analysis of highly complex technical products, processes, components, equipment, and systems.
• Lead and coordinate design efforts for one or more mechanical systems or component areas for eVinci microreactors.
• Work is both independent and collaborative, and of a highly complex nature, requiring extensive technical experience and capabilities.
• Perform system design planning, including system design; design review preparation; and interfaces with other systems, testing, components, licensing, and others for eVinci designs.
• Work with Manager to resource the eVinci systems and equipment work in your areas of responsibility, identifying resource, technical, and schedule gaps and supporting schedule development.
• Lead technical teams, providing oversight while delegating work and mentoring team members.
• Interface with stakeholders on your system's design progress, technical issues, cost and schedule.
• Identify and define technical issues, risks and challenges related to your areas of responsibility and lead the resolution of technical issues that impact multiple stakeholders. This involves utilizing decision tools and balancing the overall product needs to resolve the technical issue.
• Interface and collaborate with other personnel regarding your areas of responsibility including partners such as national laboratories, sub-contractors, partners, suppliers, fabricators, and customers.
• Work independently - not only mentor engineers but also effectively lead a team of engineers in the execution of complex tasks.
• Perform presentations and training to internal and external audiences concerning eVinci microreactor designs.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory meetings.
• Support the development of proposals for various microreactor designs and projects, as needed.

Who You Are:

As a successful candidate, you will bring the following to the team:

• BS in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering with 8+ years experience
• Broad knowledge of engineering procedure
• Leads the resolution of complex problems
• Recognized as an experienced engineer in one or more technical competencies and has achieved or is approaching the level of subject matter expert in one or more technical areas.
• Is able to effectively communicate, understand, and drive cost efficient, high quality technical solutions with cognizance of project budgets.
• Knowledge and experience in systems and/or component design, development, and analysis, including fluid systems and/or solid-state machines and interfaces with instrumentation and control
• Knowledge and experience in primary and secondary side power plant systems
  
  
  
  • Secondary side (balance of plant) experience, including heat exchangers, alternators, and control systems is a strong desire
  
  
  
  
• Significant experience in a technical leadership role with aspects of design, modeling, and analysis and with the ability to manage technical teams in challenging situations with complex tasks
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong teamwork skills
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks
• P.E. Certification in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering or willingness to obtain one
• Ability/willingness to travel domestically and internationally on occasion
• Due to export control restrictions/requirements, the position is limited to either US persons, Canadian citizens, or Spanish citizens.
• This position is Pittsburgh-based, in our 51 Bridge Street eVinci Accelerator facility

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

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