Principal Structural/Piping Engineer

This is an expat position that will be located in Haiyang, China.Westinghouse Electric Company, located in Haiyang, China is seeking a Structural/Piping Engineer in its Nuclear Power Plants department.It is within this Business Unit that developed the AP1000 design, the safest and most economical nuclear power plant available in the worldwide commercial market place.In this position, a Structural/Piping Engineer can expect to perform the following duties:- Resolve design issues with both piping and structural components. - Provide on-shore technical interface with the customer on various piping and structural engineering matters related to the design and construction of the AP1000 units at Haiyang.- Coordinate interfaces between WEC technical team (on-shore and at the home office) and the customers technical team on the resolution of complex piping and structural engineering issues.- Interface with various Chinese fabricators (e.g., Structural and Equipment Modules) to resolve engineering and design issues.- Reconcile piping and structural design variations. - Investigate and resolve fit-up or sequencing problems in relation to the approved design.- Provide on-shore support for the disposition of Nonconformance reports.- Resolve procurement related piping and structural equipment changes.- Answer information requests from Construction/Startup groups.- Review construction procedures to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.- Ensure that systematic controls are in place to ensure the design and construction activities are performed using the latest applicable design documentation- Ensure proper and frequent communications between all parties in regards to engineering related issues.A successful candidate would be familiar with and/or have experience with the following:- A bachelor's degree in engineering- Experience in the nuclear industry- Experience in managing complex and expensive projects 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: Prince George's County, MD STATUS: Full Time, Employee JOB CATEGORY: Engineering REFERENCE CODE: 6844BR.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.