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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company

Hopkins, SC · HybridJob$103–129K/yrPosted 5 days agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$103–129K/yr
Location
Hopkins, SCHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Principal Mechanical Engineer provides senior technical leadership and mechanical engineering support for Design Engineering and Plant Modification activities at the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility. The role serves as a technical authority and mentor, leading complex engineering decisions, design and analysis work, and technical discussions with customers and vendors. It reports to the DEPM Manager and is based in Columbia, South Carolina, with limited work-from-home flexibility.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, nice to haveFacility Systems, nice to haveEngineering Design, nice to haveTechnical Leadership, nice to havePower Industry, nice to haveManufacturing, nice to haveChemical Plants, nice to haveInstrumentation and Controls, nice to haveAutomation Systems, nice to haveNRC Regulations, nice to haveOSHA Regulations, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, nice to have10+ Years Engineering Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

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 a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will provide senior technical leadership and mechanical engineering support for Design Engineering and Plant Modification (DEPM) activities at the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF). You will be the technical authority and mentor for mechanical engineering work.

You will report to the Design Engineering and Plant Modification (DEPM) Manager. and be located at Columbia, SC. We offer an Operational workplace persona, allowing employees to work from home one day per week, or one day every other week when they use the optional 9/80 schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the resolution of complex technical issues for the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) and provide technical direction for design engineering and plant modification projects

  • Lead with multi-discipline engineering teams in the design, analysis, and evaluation of facility systems

  • Apply engineering principles and engineering codes and standards like ASME and ANSI, to the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems

  • Develop calculations and reports to document design and analysis results following ASME Section VIII, IX, and X code requirements, API, other international codes, and facility standards and specifications

  • Conduct field walkdowns and construction oversight services

  • Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and startup/commissioning services for equipment and systems

  • Apply procurement engineering and part optimization techniques to engineering projects.

  • Diagnoses and troubleshoot problems with existing equipment.

  • Work with engineers in other disciplines such as electrical/I&C and civil/structural and EH&S.

  • Participate in project teams with internal and external representation.

  • Lead customer and vendor technical discussions and present technical materials, recommendations, and justification of services and product designs.

  • Provide technical oversight to ensure work is completed within established scope, budget, schedule, quality, and regulatory requirements.

  • Mentor engineers, review technical work, and promote consistent application of engineering methods, codes, standards, and facility requirements.

  • Occasionally assist with emergent issues and after-hours calls.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical (preferred), Civil, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering

  • 10 or more years of progressive engineering experience, including experience in facility systems, engineering design, and technical leadership

  • Familiarity with the power industry, manufacturing, chemical plant or instrumentation and controls and automation systems

  • Be the technical authority, lead complex engineering decisions, mentor engineers, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders and leadership

  • Understand applicable NRC and OSHA standards and regulations.

  • Interpret and understand applicable NRC and OSHA standards and regulations.

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.

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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 1,741 open Mechanical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$103–129K/yr
  • US median$115–187K/yr871 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $116K, is 22% below the US median midpoint ($149K) — in the lowest quarter of Mechanical Engineering salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 27 open Mechanical Engineering jobs in South Carolina and 1,741 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in South Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Mechanical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 976 postings).
Education
777 of the 1,741 open Mechanical Engineering jobs (45%) 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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