Engineer - Nuclear- Remote
Remote · USContract / Temporary$50–55/hrPosted 4 days agoStill listed today
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Westinghouse is seeking an Engineer - Nuclear-Level 2 for a one-year W-2 contract assignment. The engineer will develop and oversee modifications for active nuclear facilities, coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and regulators, and apply nuclear design and configuration-management practices. The role is listed as remote and seeks a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and nuclear power plant experience.
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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 WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, 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:
We're looking for an Engineer - Nuclear-Level 2 on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment (W-2). If you are a Mechanical, Electrical, and I&C Engineer with a background in nuclear power plant design engineering, then this job is for you. You have the experience to develop minor modification engineering change packages for some active facilities. You will have subject matter expertise and demonstrate familiarity with the NEI Standard Design Process. You will report to the onsite manager.
Location: Remote
Key Responsibilities:
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Design modifications for upgrades and obsolete equipment issues, with varying complexity.
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Oversee system modifications across multiple vendors, engineering disciplines, and interfaces between legacy and modern systems, ensuring both nuclear safety and regulatory compliance.
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Coordinate project execution with operations, engineering teams, external vendors, and regulatory agencies, being the primary technical contact.
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Apply the NEI Standard Design Process and nuclear configuration management principles to ensure modifications comply with relevant technical standards within the assigned discipline.
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Mentor engineering personnel on nuclear electrical/I&C concepts, digital technology applications, and nuclear design change practices.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or I&C Engineering.
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Minimum of four years of nuclear power plant experience, including at least two years working with the NEI Standard Design Process for an operating nuclear utility.
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Familiarity with discipline-specific codes and standards.
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Experience with 10 CFR 50.59 Applicability Determinations and 10 CFR 50.59 Screening processes.
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Experience with nuclear power plant systems.
Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.
WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:
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Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
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401(k) Savings Plan
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Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $50.00/hr. to $55.00/hr.
WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com
You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com
Get connected with WECTEC Staffing Services on social media: LinkedIn
Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
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How this job compares
Set against the 567 open Nuclear Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 567 open Nuclear Engineer jobs across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Nuclear Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (499 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 401 of the 567 open Nuclear Engineer jobs (71%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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