Principal Electrical Engineer
About the role
As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for the design, optimization, and reliability of instrumentation, control systems, and electrical systems. You will provide strategic direction, advanced engineering expertise, and leadership in improving plant performance, safety, and operational efficiency. You will report to the Manager of Instrumentation and Controls - Electrical Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a SME for instrumentation, control systems, electrical systems, and automation architecture
- Engineering design for nuclear products and projects including electrical system design, instrumentation and controls designs, and system wiring
- Use software packages such as Mathcad, Matlab, PSPice or equivalent
- Lead development of advanced control and electrical system strategies
- Work with internal groups on similar engineering levels to obtain information necessary to perform work assignments
- Plan and schedule work to meet assignment requirements
- Use appropriate standards, techniques, procedures and criteria for development of engineering design documents including calculations and specifications
- Mentor junior engineers across instrumentation, controls, and electrical disciplines
- Ensure compliance with safety, electrical codes, and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 10 or more years of relevant experience
- Expertise in instrumentation, controls, and power systems
- Engineering design and analysis experience
- Experience with Mathcad, Matlab, PSpice
Pay
The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $103,200 to $129,000 per year.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
- Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
- 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
- Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Education Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
- Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
- Employee Referral Program
Why Westinghouse?
We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:
- Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
- Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
- 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
- Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Education Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
- Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
- Employee Referral Program
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system: Safety and Quality, Integrity and Trust, Customer Focus and Innovation, Speed and Passion to Win, Teamwork and Accountability. While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
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