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Principal Mechanical Engineer - NUCLEAR

Westinghouse Electric Company
401(k)
United States, South Carolina, Rock Hill
244 E Mount Gallant Rd (Show on map)
Aug 04, 2025

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.

Principal Mechanical Engineer


Westinghouse Electric Company
Rock Hill, SC

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.


About the role:

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer in the Operating Plants Mechanical Systems area, you will:



  • Work with a multi-discipline team of engineers in the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems using engineering software, including support to lead engineers.
  • Apply engineering principles and engineering codes & standards, such as ASME and ANSI, to the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems.
  • Resolve technical issues for operating nuclear power plants, new plants (e.g., AP1000, eVinci), and other nuclear projects (e.g., fuel fabrication facilities).


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop calculations and reports to document design and analysis results in accordance with ASME Section III code requirements and other international codes.
  • Perform work within established scope, budgetary and schedule requirements.
  • Identify and help develop new business opportunities, as available.
  • Lead complex and resolution.
  • Mentor more junior engineers.


Qualifications:



  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical (preferred), Civil, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
  • Master of Science (M.S.) degree is a plus.
  • 10+ years of engineering experience.
  • Power industry (e.g., nuclear power plant) experience is a plus.
  • Ability to travel for site visits, short-term, or long-term assignments.
  • Technical leadership competencies (i.e., application of technical knowledge, mentor/teach/coach, innovation & creativity, support product marketing, communication, industry influence, customer orientation, teamwork).


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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse offers great 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:



  • Great compensation package
  • Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacations and Holidays
  • Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Educational Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Referral Program


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


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.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Get connected with Westinghouse on social media: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn| YouTube

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.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Get connected with Westinghouse on social media:

Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn| YouTube

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