Principal Project Engineer

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About the role:As a Principal Project Engineer you will The Global Instrumentation & Control (GIC) Instrumentation & Monitoring Systems team is looking for a Principal Project Engineer to support the design and delivery of multiple new plant projects and related innovation programs. The role will support the Instrumentation & Monitoring Systems Resource Manager as well as the technical team and project managers and be assigned to manage several technical areas. The Principal Project Engineer will effectively act in simultaneous Project Management, Issue manager, and Technical Leadership roles. The target applicant is highly performing, highly driven, self-starting, solution-oriented, and looking to build skills beyond traditional engineering.You will report to the Mgr, Instrumentation & Monitoring Systems • Safety & Reactor Systems Engineering and be hybrid at the New Stanton, PA facility.
Key Responsibilities:Drive engineering delivery of required scope for RMS, SMS, IIS,Sensors, and TEDEV to support various projects/programsManage and coordinate project/program requests, including reconciliation into engineering scopes of workDevelop, manage, and drive schedule and budgetDrive an accurate demand signal to the functional areas and work with Resource Managers to resource load schedulesIdentify gaps between scope, estimates, schedules, resource availability, and organizational expectationsIdentify and manage risks and issues, developing and driving recovery plans and escalating when neededTroubleshoot technical challenges and develop recovery plansServe as the lead point of contact for Functional Area Leads and Project ManagersSupport Resource Manager, Project Managers, and Technical Leads as required
Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineeringAt least 8 years of relevant work experiencePrevious experience on AP1000, APR1400, or AP300 preferredKnowledge of project management principles and a strong desire to work in a technical project management roleCognizance in at least one of the following technical areas:Integrated Systems EngineeringInstrumentation and Monitoring SystemsProduct DevelopmentIndependent Verification and Validation including Test EngineeringCommand of responsible subject matter as well as the product application life cycle and design process for the assigned subject matter areaEstablish effective networks across various functional areas across departmentsAbility to travel domestically and internationally as projects require (up to 10% for peak times)
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 $103,200 to $129,000 per year.
Why Westinghouse?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:Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions optionsWellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirementPaid Vacations and Company HolidaysOpportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balanceEducational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careersGlobal Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and serviceEmployee 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 QualityIntegrity and TrustCustomer Focus and InnovationSpeed and Passion to WinTeamwork and Accountability
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