Plant Engineer
Westinghouse Electric · Norwell, MA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Westinghouse Electric (industrial) in Norwell, MA.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $160k–$205k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 35 production engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 34 other live production postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 7+)
Typical $129k–$175k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 31%
- New product launch 31%
- ✓ Root cause 29%
- Team leadership 23%
- Automation 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Westinghouse Electric in Norwell
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About the role
Linden, NJ
We are looking for an experienced Plant Engineer at a 980 MW natural gas combined-cycle facility. This plant plays a critical role in both power generation and process steam supply, supporting refinery operations and the regional energy grid.
You will be an important technical leader responsible for driving plant reliability, performance, and safety. You will lead engineering projects, support plant operations and maintenance, and manage capital projects from concept through execution. We offer a unique opportunity to work across engineering, operations, and construction in a complex, high-output energy facility.
This is a fully onsite role requiring close collaboration with plant personnel and field teams.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Monitor plant performance and analyze data to improve efficiency, reliability, and output
- ◆Lead root cause analysis for outages and equipment failures; implement corrective actions
- ◆Support and implement planned outages, minimizing downtime and maximizing availability
- ◆Manage predictive maintenance programs (vibration, diagnostics, condition monitoring)
- ◆Oversee water treatment and chemistry programs for compliance and operation
- ◆Maintain accurate engineering documentation (drawings, procedures, system changes)
- ◆Ensure compliance with NERC, ASME, and industry standards
- ◆Lead capital projects and plant upgrades from planning through execution
- ◆Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships
- ◆Prepare and evaluate RFPs and bid packages
- ◆Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and our teams to deliver project outcomes
- ◆Implement process improvements, cost savings, and system enhancements
- ◆Support technology evaluations and plant modernization projects
- ◆Partner with Operations, Maintenance, EH&S, and leadership teams
- ◆Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities
Qualifications
- ✓8+ years in power generation (combined-cycle or thermal)
- ✓Experience with plant operations, maintenance, and engineering systems
- ✓Background in capital projects or plant improvements
- ✓Familiarity with gas turbines, HRSGs, and steam systems
- ✓Exposure to construction, commissioning, or field work
- ✓Knowledge of power plant systems, reliability, and performance optimization
- ✓Understanding of NERC, FERC, ASME standards
- ✓Experience with PI, CEMS/DAS, and data analysis tools
- ✓Excel and reporting skills
- ✓Engineering degree preferred (or equivalent industry experience)
- ✓TWIC card (or ability to obtain) required
- ✓PMP or project management experience
qualifications
and skills, is estimated to be $150,000.00/year to $190,000.00/year.
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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,