Lead Engineer - APX Fleet Design
Cranberry Township, NC · HybridJob$117–146K/yrPosted 3 days agoStill listed today
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The Lead Engineer for APX Fleet Design Management guides fleet design strategy and standardization for future AP1000 plants under development. The role is based in Cranberry Township, Rock Hill, or Columbia and follows a hybrid schedule with two onsite days per week. It leads technical teams, shapes design and delivery strategies, and provides technical guidance to partners, suppliers, fabricators, and customers.
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Full job description
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 Lead Engineer for APX Fleet Design Management, you will guide fleet design strategy and standardization for the future fleet of AP1000 plants under development.
You will report to the Senior Manager, APX Fleet Design Management and be located in Cranberry Township, PA, Rock Hill, SC or Columbia, SC. The position is hybrid; you will be onsite 2 days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
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Define Design & Delivery Strategies. Develop strategies for Nuclear Island (NI) design and delivery. Develop strategies for Turbine Island (TI) design and delivery. These strategies will include standardization approaches for multiple suppliers. You will also involve adapting to different technical requirements, such as 50/60 Hz impacts.
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Define and maintain the design baseline and standard Index of Engineering Documents based on standard product definition
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Shape strategies for metrication and requirements management
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Lead main technical teams, providing oversight while delegating work and mentoring team members
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Provide technical guidance, direction, and collaborate with other personnel including partners suppliers, fabricators, and customers
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Identify and define technical risks and challenges, direct efforts to successful resolution
Qualifications:
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BS in Engineering
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10+ years of relevant experience
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Experience in a technical leadership role, either as a technical lead or project manager
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Experience in AP1000 plant or new nuclear plant design helpful
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Experience in multiple engineering disciplines and process development/improvement preferred
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 $116,800 to $146,000 per year.
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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
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How this job compares
Set against the 7,071 open Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$117–146K/yr
- North Carolina median$112–162K/yr90 salary ranges
- US median$113–176K/yr3,615 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $131K, is 5% below the North Carolina median midpoint ($139K) — in the middle half of Engineering salary ranges in North Carolina.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 187 open Engineering jobs in North Carolina and 7,071 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in North Carolina
- Eaton Corporation9 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (4,858 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,582 of the 7,071 open Engineering jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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