Principal Engineer - Major Projects Group

Westinghouse Electric Company Nuclear Fuel, located in Columbia, South Carolina is seeking a Principal Engineer to participate on the Toshiba Integration Team.In this position, a Principal Engineer can expect to perform the following:Lead development of chemical process from concept to first stage detail design.Review adequacy of design and compliance with technical specifications and engineering standards.Provide technical guidance in the major equipment specification, evaluation, and selection process.Experience with process design, project management, equipment specifications, startup and commissioning required. Solids handling experience preferred. Experience with major facility expansion projects preferred.Ability to work in team environment with flexible demands. Excellent written and oral communication skills required.A successful candidate would be familiar with and/or have experience with the following:Chemical or Mechanical Engineer with minimum of 7 years experience in chemical and/or nuclear fuel industry. Experience with process design, project management, equipment specifications, startup and commissioning required. Solids handling experience preferred. Experience with major facility expansion projects preferred. Westinghouse technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's nuclear power plants. We are committed to ensuring that nuclear power remains a clean, safe, and environmentally sound way to produce electricity. Westinghouse welcomes enthusiastic, dedicated, and innovative individuals with a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, STD & LTD, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Savings Plan, Pension Plan and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. EOE/Affirmative Action Join us in energizing our world! LOCATION: Columbia, SC 29292 STATUS: Full Time, Employee JOB CATEGORY: Engineering REFERENCE CODE: 6209BR.1290 Westinghouse Fast Facts: Westinghouse technology is the basis for nearly 50 percent of the world's operating commercial nuclear power plants. Our primary vision is to be the customers' choice to supply leading-edge nuclear technology to satisfy the world's growing demand for energy. We strive to do this by: Acting with integrity and respect for others Being safe and environmentally responsible Committing to achieving success for our customers Delivering value and profit Excelling in our operations Westinghouse serves the needs of utility, government, and industrial customers in power-related industries through three distinct businesses: Nuclear Services, Nuclear Fuel, and Nuclear Power Plants. Nuclear energy originates from the splitting of uranium atoms in a process called fission. At the power plant, the fission process is used to generate heat for producing steam, which is used by a turbine to generate electricity. Click here to see "How a Nuclear Plant Works" The Westinghouse AP1000 is ready for global use. China will build four AP1000s, beginning in 2009. The AP1000 has also passed all the steps for compliance with European Utility Requirements. And, the AP1000 is the only Generation III+ plant to receive design certification my the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, with many US utilities already having selected the AP1000 as their technology of choice.