Senior Design Engineer (Nuclear)

  • Westinghouse Nuclear
  • Massachusetts
  • Full Time

Senior Design Engineer (Nuclear)- Contract 1 yr.

Remote position

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, 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.

Your Day-to-Day:

  • Responsible for performing advanced engineering tasks requiring broad nuclear plant engineering experience and comprehensive application of engineering principles.
  • This remote position operates independently with broad supervisory review, exercising sound judgment and decision-making capabilities in complex technical situations.
  • Independently performs highly complex engineering tasks requiring knowledge and experience with nuclear industry standards and regulations
  • Prepares, reviews, and verifies engineering products with minimum oversight
  • Leads engineering teams and effectively communicates technical solutions to resolve problems and coordinate design production
  • Develops and coordinates Engineering Changes (ECs) for plant systems and equipment
  • Mentors junior engineers and provides technical guidance on complex projects
  • Maintains working-level understanding of plant design basis and engineering fundamentals
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams on safety-related and non-safety nuclear systems

Who You Are:

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

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical Engineering highly preferred)
  • Minimum eight (8) years of engineering or related experience, OR minimum one (1) year as Engineer I
  • Working level understanding of the plant design basis and engineering fundamental
  • Strong technical skills in digital systems, instrumentation, and controls
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently without technical oversight
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with strong self-management skills
  • Strong technical skills in digital systems as well as instrumentation and controls
  • Knowledge in Distributed Control Systems is desired
  • Nuclear Design Engineering experience is preferred
  • Works independently without the need for technical oversight

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Nuclear Design Engineering experience
  • Knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
  • Experience with nuclear plant modifications and system upgrades
  • Familiarity with nuclear regulatory requirements and industry codes
  • Work Environment: This is a remote position that offers flexibility while working on critical nuclear infrastructure projects and developing advanced engineering expertise in a collaborative virtual environment.

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our employees each day.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting

Job ID: 485844900
Originally Posted on: 7/18/2025

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