Westinghouse Electric Company

New Grad! Mechanical Engineer 1

Job Description

Posted on: 
July 22, 2024

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.

If this sounds like an environment you would thrive in, we have 4 exciting opportunities for a New Grad Mechanical Engineer.  

This position is hybrid in nature requiring 2 days/week (minimum) on-site at the Westinghouse facility in Columbia, SC located 1.5 hours south of Charlotte, NC.  We are able to entertain all candidates authorized to work without sponsorship now and in the future as we are unable to sponsor Visa's for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

Your Day-to-Day:

Westinghouse is looking for a Mechanical Engineer for Facility Engineering.  As a Mechnical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Resolve technical issues for Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) and support the execution of capital and expense projects.
  • Work with a multi-discipline team of engineers in the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems using engineering software.
  • Apply engineering principles and engineering codes & standards, such as ASME and ANSI, to the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems.
  • Develop calculations and reports to document design and analysis results in accordance with 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.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot problems on existing equipment.
  • Interface with engineers in other disciplines such as electrical/I&C and civil/structural.
  • Participate on project teams with internal and/or external representation.
  • Participate in customer and vendor meetings to present technical materials and justification of services and product designs.
  • Perform work within established scope, budgetary, and schedule requirements.
  • Occasionally assist with emergent issues and/or after-hours calls.

Job Requirements

Who You Are:

As a successful candidate, you will bring the following to the team:

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical (preferred), Civil, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • 0-3 years of related experience or recent college graduate (2023-2024).
  • This position has the expectation that the engineer will be working toward a professional engineering license.  Having passed the EIT/FE exam although not required is a plus.
  • Familiarity with the power industry, manufacturing, or chemical plant.
  • Familiarity with instrumentation & controls and automation systems is a plus.
  • Able to demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point).
  • Highly motivated with a desire to learn and continually develop.
  • Accuracy, thoroughness, timeliness, and strong attention to detail.

Apply now

More job openings