Customer Project Engineer

Energize your career with a dynamic global leader in the nuclear industry. Westinghouse, a group company of Toshiba Corporation, is the world's pioneering nuclear power company and is a leading supplier of nuclear plant products and technologies to utilities throughout the world. Nearly 50 percent of the nuclear power plants in operation worldwide, and nearly 60 percent in the United States, are based on Westinghouse technology.Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Senior Project Engineer at its Monroeville, PA location.The Customer Project Engineer's responsibilities will include, but is not limited to:*Understand and communicate customer needs to business unit within Westinghouse. Act as focal point for all communications with customer and lead major marketing/project activities, contract execution, order implementation and control, and resolution of technical and non-technical problems between customer and Westinghouse in the commercial nuclear industry. *Assure that customer needs are met in a manner consistent with Westinghouse strategic and financial objectives.Assist project manager in direction and administration of project office activities and assume project manager's responsibilities in absence. Provide recommendations to project manager as appropriate.*Develop and maintain critical working relationships with customer personnel as point of contact for requests and in day-to-day communication, up to and including senior manager/vice-president levels.A successful candidate will have knowledge of and/or possess the following:*A Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Science or other related field*3-5 years in product line/marketing or projects organizations*Some travel required - Domestic 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: Pittsburgh, PA 15122 STATUS: Full Time, Employee JOB CATEGORY: Engineering REFERENCE CODE: 6698BR.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.