Senior Project Engineer

<span class="jobdescription"><p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"> </p><h3>About the role:</h3> <p>As a Senior Project Engineer, you will support aspects of multiple project related tasks. We design these tasks to ensure that project planning, design, implementation, and completion meet the requirements of the commercial and contractual requirements defined within our APx Projects.</p> <p>Responsibilities include integration with functional disciplines and project teams.</p> <p>The Senior Project Engineer supports planning/coordination and directs an element of a large project or several smaller projects or tasks.</p> <p>You will report to the Project Engineering Manager and work in a remote based role.</p> <p> </p> <h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects, contractual tasks, or associated deliverables assigned</li> <li>Assist Project Manager (PM) with all change control processes (e.g., additional scope requests, scheduling)</li> <li>Work with the external and internal team members to determine how to satisfy commercial and technical requirements</li> <li>Support execution of assigned tasks and mentor novice engineers</li> <li>Partner with PM, and other project and technical functional disciplines</li> <li>Review and support delivery of engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h3>Qualifications:</h3> <ul> <li>BS degree in Engineering or relevant field</li> <li>Prior Westinghouse AP1000 knowledge helpful</li> <li>4+ years of experience in engineering roles (design, project, manufacturing, or quality)</li> <li>Familiarity with technical requirement management</li> <li>Familiarity with nuclear industry standards, rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards</li> <li>Work with multiple disciplines</li> <li>Project management experience helpful</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $85,200 to $106,500 per year.</p> <p> </p> <p>#LI-Remote</p><p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Why Westinghouse?</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Paid Vacations and Company Holidays</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Employee Referral Program</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>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:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Safety and Quality</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Integrity and Trust</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Customer Focus and Innovation</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Speed and Passion to Win</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Teamwork and Accountability</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>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</strong> <a href="http://www.westinghousenuclear.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.westinghousenuclear.com</a>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Get connected with Westinghouse on social media:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/WECNuclear" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> <strong>|</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WestinghouseNuclear" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Facebook</strong></a> <strong>|</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/westinghouse-electric-company/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a><strong>|</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/WestinghouseNuclear" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>YouTube</strong></a></span></p> </span>

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