Project Engineer

Our Engineering team in Brea, CA is growing! We are looking for a Project Engineer to support our vital projects providing next-generation technology, equipment, and services to the global nuclear power industry.

Location: Brea, CA (Hybrid)

Salary Range: $80,500 - $100,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge:

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.

• Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.

• Develop, coordinate, and monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.

• Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.

• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

• Assist in developing the structural design of products, and provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems and needs.

• Design test control apparatus and equipment and develop procedures for testing products. Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.

• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.

• Track project schedule and costs.

• Report schedule escapes and cost overruns to management.

• Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects, and prepare contract documents.

• Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition.

What You Bring:

• 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment managing technical complex projects.

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; other engineering disciplines will be considered.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• MS Project software experience preferred.

• Knowledge or experience working with valves and/or hydraulics desired.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Enertech, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright, is a global leader in providing valves, actuators, snubbers, pipe restraints, instrumentation, diagnostics and test equipment to the Nuclear Power Industry. Our employees are highly motivated, self-starters and able to work in a fast-paced team environment where critical and tight deadlines are common, and Customer Satisfaction is our foremost mission. https://www.cwnuclear.com/brands/enertech/default.aspx

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.