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 Project Engineer (Grade 10)
The Global Instrumentation and Controls (GIC) AP300 program is looking for multiple Project Engineers (PEs) to support the AP300 design and delivery.
The project engineers will report to the Global Operations Services (GOS) GIC resource managers with functional area responsibilities to the AP300 program. The roles will organizationally report to the Resource Manager and support the resource managers, technical lead, and team as well as Energy Systems Project Managers. The PE and be assigned to manage one or several technical areas. This is a unique position in that the Project Engineer will effectively act in simultaneous Project Management, Issue Manager and Technical Leadership roles. The target applicant is high-performing, highly driven, self-starting, solution-oriented and looking to develop skills beyond traditional engineering.
Specific responsibilities will be as follows:
Drive functional area completion of required scope to support plant
Responsible for the managing and driving the schedule and cost
Drive an accurate demand signal to the functional areas & work with Resource Managers to resource load the schedule
Understand risks/challenges within the functional areas and drive solution-oriented thinking
Troubleshoot technical challenges and develop recovery plans
Lead point of contact for Functional Area Leads and Energy Systems Project Manager
Responsible for discipline representation in the Product Development Review Meeting (PDRM)
Supports the Resource Managers, Project Manager and Technical Lead as required
What we need to see from you:
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Previous experience on AP1000 or AP300 preferred
Ability to travel internationally as projects require (up to +/- 10% for peak times)
Cognizance in at least one of the following technical areas:
Integrated systems Engineering
Control Systems and Setpoints
Human Factors Engineering
Full Scope Simulators
Plant Control Systems including Data and Display Systems
Operational Control Centers - hardware or software
Diverse Actuation System
Turbine Control and Protection
Cyber Security
Protection and Safety Monitoring System
Neutron Monitoring System
Product Development - hardware and software
Independent Verification & Validation including Test Engineering
Control Rod System
Rod Indication System
Special Monitoring System
Radiation Monitoring System
Sensors
Command of responsible subject matter as well as the product application life cycle and design process for the assigned subject matter area.
Knowledge of project management principles and a strong desire to work in a newly defined technical project management role.
Very effective oral and written communications
Ability to establish effective networks across various functional areas within GIC, Energy Systems, GECS and GSCM.
Location: Existing Westinghouse engineering offices, preferably in Cranberry Woods or Warrendale, PA
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
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