Principal Program Engineer

August 11

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

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Westinghouse Electric Company

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Energy • Nuclear • Manufacturing

Westinghouse Electric Company is a leader in the nuclear energy sector, providing innovative solutions and advanced technologies for nuclear power generation. With a strong focus on safety and sustainability, Westinghouse develops and manufactures a range of nuclear components, including pressurized water reactors and small modular reactors. The company also offers extensive training and resource solutions to enhance operational efficiency and support the nuclear industry’s commitment to carbon-free energy.

5001 - 10000 employees

⚡ Energy

📋 Description

• About the role: As a Principal AP1000 Program Engineer you will support the AP300 Program Manager to ensure AP300 SMR design and licensing progresses on time and on budget while meeting customer expectations and needs. The Product Engineer will work with GOS, Nuclear Fuels leadership, and technical teams to implement the AP300 SMR program goals. Additionally, you will lead product development and customer engagement activities to help respond to RFIs, grow customer relationships and work with marketing, GOS, Commercial Operations, design to value, and account teams to ensure product development of the Westinghouse AP300 SMR. You will report to the Senior Program Manager, AP1000 and be located in the United States or Europe. • This is a remote role, and no relocation or sponsorship is available. • Key Responsibilities: Partner with GOS/ Nuclear Fuel teams to lead the authoring of project plans including developing scope, schedule, and cost baselines required to develop and license the AP300 SMR. Manage the AP300 project, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing activities. Analyze needs and oversee the development of project performance metrics. Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions. Lead interdisciplinary teams and support the program management team to ensure that project goals are achieved within the agreed-upon timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Follow EPMO best practices while leading teams to do the same. Communicate complex situations including status, risks and plans in a concise, and credible manner to management and product development leadership and offer solutions to resolve any issues. Lead in the evaluation and identification of project risks and work to develop of risk mitigation strategies to minimize program delays, cost overruns, or quality issues. Lead customer engagements (RFI responses, information sessions, Q&As). Collaborate across the organizations to align and lead the product strategies. Maintain understanding of program scope with strategic goals and make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward the business result, strategic intent, or customer's needs. Work with the business development team to lead activities in capturing growth opportunities that promote strategic and goals.

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of experience • Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical area • AP1000 experience • PMI Project Management Professional certificate • Familiarity with project management software tools (P6, SAP, ARM) and techniques, including Earned Value Management

🏖️ Benefits

• Great compensation package • Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members • 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match • Paid Vacations and Holidays • Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements • Educational Reimbursement Program • Employee Referral Program