Principal Project Engineer

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About the role:

As a Lead Project Engineer you will lead development of AP1000 projects from initiation to completion. You will manage project design and coordination ensuring excellence, compliance, and delivery. The Lead Project Engineer will work with the Project Manager, Engineering Manager and business and technical teams, providing technical leadership and expertise to support project success. You will report to the Manager of Engineering for Poland AP1000 Project Engineering. This position is hybrid from the US based in Cranberry Woods, PA in the Greater Pittsburgh Area.

*We can entertain candidates able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, design, and execution of engineering projects, ensuring aligning w/ goals and industry standards.

• Project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for cost-effective on time completion

• Collaborate with our teams, clients, and vendors to define requirements and resolve technical challenges

• Ensure compliance w/ industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies throughout all project phases

• Identify project risks and implement proactive solutions to keep projects on track

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project team

• Conduct feasibility studies, scope development reviews, and performance evaluations for project optimization

• Continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, quality, and project outcomes

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience

• International travel to support the Poland project

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related)

• 8 years project engineering/management or equivalent roles of increased responsibilities, with experience leading successful projects or large scope

• Engineering principles, project management methodologies, and regulatory standards

• Project management and engineering software like Primavera and Microsoft Project

• Leadership and teamwork abilities, with experience collaborating across departments

• Interested in obtaining Professional Engineer (PE) license or PMP certification

• General knowledge of Westinghouse nuclear products like AP100, AP300, eVinci

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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 

• Dental & Vision

• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match 

• Family Leave

• 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 ensure our delivery of this vision by living our value system: 

• Safety and Quality 

• 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. 

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability. 

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