Lead EQ Engineer

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.

About the role:

You will be a contract engineer to join our Nuclear Procurement Engineering & Maintenance Optimization team to lead projects related to Environmental Qualification (EQ) under 10CFR50.49.

Key Responsibilities:

You will focus on using industry best practices, including INPO AP-913, to improve equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, testing frequency, inventory management, and long-term plant safety.

This is a position requiring regulatory knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to guide utility clients through program implementation, technical evaluations, and compliance strategies.

Be a technical lead or SME for Environmental Qualification (EQ) programs.

Apply INPO AP-913 principles to develop Equipment Reliability strategies, including Maintenance Basis optimization and equipment criticality assessments.

Maintain and review EQ files, assess environmental parameters, and ensure equipment remains qualified observing 10CFR50.49.

Recommend treatment rule adjustments (e.g., testing, inspection, and PM activities) for reclassified equipment to improve plant performance and reduce unnecessary burden.

Promote integration of risk-informed insights into maintenance templates, surveillance intervals, and spare parts strategies.

Support client readiness for audits, program health assessments, and NRC inspections.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and process improvement projects.

Qualifications:

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, or related discipline)

Minimum 7 years (Senior) or 10+ years (Principal) or 20+ years (Lead) of experience in the nuclear power industry

Direct experience with:

10CFR50.49 EQ program execution

INPO AP-913 Equipment Reliability process

Understanding of PRA fundamentals, system risk importance measures, and component failure modes

Technical writing skills

Added Qualifications:

Advanced degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license

Familiarity with Risk-Informed Categorization and Treatment (10CFR50.69) programs

Lead and support 50.69 implementation and reclassification efforts using PRA models, deterministic insights, and expert panel facilitation.

Experience facilitating 50.69 expert panels and submitting license amendment requests (LARs)

Familiarity with IEEE 323, IEEE 344, ASME, and related standards

Experience supporting across multiple nuclear stations

Knowledge of configuration management, corrective action programs, and RCM principles

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It’s that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

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

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

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $80/hour to $100/hour.

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

You can submit your completed Application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com

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Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Vet
As an equal opportunity employer, Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnams Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Westinghouse for assistance.