Principal Mechanical 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.

About the role:

As a Principal Mechanical Maintenance Optimization Engineer on our Nuclear Maintenance Optimization team, you will support and lead initiatives related to Environmental Qualification (EQ) under 10CFR50.49. This role focuses on using industry best practices, including INPO AP-913, to optimize equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, testing frequency, inventory management, and long-term plant safety.

This position requires regulatory knowledge and the ability to guide utility clients through program implementation, technical evaluations, and compliance strategies.

You will report to the Manager of Manager of Nuclear Maintenance Optimization, BOP Mechanical & Chemical Process Engineering and be located at Rock Hill, SC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as technical lead or SME for Environmental Qualification (EQ) programs.
• Apply INPO AP-913 principles to develop Equipment Reliability strategies, including Maintenance Basis optimization and equipment criticality assessments.
• Maintain and review EQ files, assess environmental parameters, and ensure equipment remains qualified in accordance with 10CFR50.49.
• Recommend treatment rule adjustments (e.g., testing, inspection, and PM activities) for reclassified equipment to improve plant performance and reduce unnecessary burden.
• Guide integration of risk-informed insights into maintenance templates, surveillance intervals, and spare parts strategies.
• Support client readiness for audits, program health assessments, and NRC inspections.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, or related discipline)
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the nuclear power industry
• Direct experience with:
  • 10CFR50.49 EQ program execution
  • INPO AP-913 Equipment Reliability process
  • Understanding of PRA fundamentals, system risk importance measures, and component failure modes

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Why Westinghouse?

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
• 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 11,000 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

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