Principal Engineer - Variant Configuration

Principal Engineer - Variant Configuration Westinghouse Electric Company 401(k) United States, South Carolina, Hopkins 5801 Bluff Rd (Show on map) May 01, 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 Engineer - Variant Configuration you will design, develop, and maintain SAP Variant Configuration (VC) models, including characteristics, classes, dependencies, and configuration profiles. You will troubleshoot and resolve configuration-related issues and improve VC models for performance and usability. You will create SAP Bills of Material to support planning, manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering functions. You will also support system upgrades, testing, and deployments and ensure SAP master data integrity, quality, compliance, and consistency. You will report to the Product Data Management Lead and be located in Columbia, SC. Remote Opportunity. We are looking for occasional attendance at the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility so you must be local to Columbia, SC.

Key Responsibilities:

Support SAP Variant Configuration processes Process engineering change notices in the SAP BoM database Originate supporting documentation to meet internal and external customer requirements Value the prevention of errors using human performance tools and independent verification Verify the work of peers and provide technical guidance, training, and direction to others Lead project teams, including Master Data Management teams Manage SAP Material Master data activities, such as routine maintenance and data cleansing efforts Implement master data setup, validations, and maintenance following business procedures, processes, and work instructions

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline 15+ years of experience SAP Variant Configuration experience required

Helpful:

Experience creating SAP BoM models Experience leading cross-functional teams Experience supporting SAP system upgrades Knowledge of overall design of Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) Interpret and document complex business processes Experience with Power BI 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