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Westinghouse Electric Company · 17 hours ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company is a leader in the nuclear energy industry, dedicated to providing safe and efficient energy solutions. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support construction at nuclear power plants, performing a variety of engineering tasks including design changes, engineering support requests, and ensuring compliance with engineering codes and standards.

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Responsibilities

Performs a variety of engineering work in support of construction at a nuclear power plant. Includes fluid system walk down, review of P&IDs, design changes, engineering support requests, and performs other duties as required
Work activities include compiling data for project reports, collecting and compiling field data as required, assisting in proposal efforts as directed, documenting technical data for management review, providing other entry level duties as assigned, assisting with preparation of labor/material estimates and design packages for clients
Other duties include collection and interpretation of engineering data, development of project design basis, development of specifications, and performance of detailed engineering
Engineering Reports are often a work product
Ensures conformance to applicable engineering codes and standards as well as company policies and procedures

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering DegreeNuclear Environment ExperienceMechanical Standards KnowledgeEngineering Codes KnowledgeMicrosoft WordExcelCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Required or equivalency required
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Must be able to obtain and maintain Unescorted Access within the controlled construction area
Basic understanding of the impact and interrelationship of other disciplines' drawings (e.g., Electrical, Civil, and Structural) on design
Ability to interpret and understand applicable NRC standards and regulations
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites for short term assignments lasting from a couple days to 6 months
Position requires ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to power plants
Microsoft Product skill sets required at an advanced level- so a strong ability to work within WORD and EXCEL
Excellent Communication skills are required as teammates and specialist are scattered across the country and the world

Preferred

Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience in the nuclear environment with equipment procurement experience within the power industry is preferred
Familiarity with mechanical engineering design and procurement processes, mechanical standards (ASTM, ANSI, HEI, etc.) and codes (ASME III and/or B31.1) a plus
Having passed the EIT/FE exam although not required is a plus

Benefits

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

Company

Westinghouse Electric Company

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Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Westinghouse Electric Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.62B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M

Leadership Team

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Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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Justin Johnson
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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