Principal Engineer (Mechanical Testing)

Principal Engineer (Mechanical Testing) Westinghouse Electric Company 401(k) United States, South Carolina, Rock Hill 244 E Mount Gallant Rd (Show on map) Mar 06, 2026 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 Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical Testing, you will will be responsible for leading development of Westinghouse products in support of the APx Commissioning organization. You will establish the standard commissioning program and procedures and support infrastructure development needed to support the various scopes. You will report to the Commissioning Manager and be located at Rock Hill, SC or Cranberry Township, PA. The position is hybrid; you will be onsite 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain the standard commissioning program strategy document. Develop and maintain system/plant turnover process Develop/maintain system scoping & turnover documents and drawings. Revision / Development of Pre-op and Start-up test procedures and test specifications Identify and support procurement of specialty test equipment Support APX project teams as requested Support the APx Project Development group responding to customer requests for information

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering 7+ years of applicable experience Experience with the operations of nuclear power plants Understanding of ITAACs (Inspections, Tests, Analysis, Acceptance Criteria)

Beneficial:

Understanding of the

AP1000 COL

process. Understanding of AP1000 ITAACs (Inspections, Tests, Analysis, Acceptance Criteria) and their use in the delivery of the AP1000. AP1000 plant commissioning/testing experience Project Management skills Familiarity with testing and testing analysis Technical background Understanding of project priorities and teamwork abilities Experience mentoring engineers Experience leading engineers in the execution of complex task 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. #LI-Hybrid 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 options 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 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement Paid Vacations and Company Holidays Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service 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 Get connected with Westinghouse on social media: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn| YouTube