Westinghouse Electric Company · 10 hours ago
Principal Controls Engineer
Warrendale, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $129K/yrWestinghouse Electric Company is a leader in providing clean energy solutions, and they are seeking a Principal Controls Engineer to develop control system designs for various projects. This role involves working closely with customers during project execution and providing technical support for both digital upgrade systems and analog legacy systems.
EnergyIndustrialElectrical DistributionNuclear
Responsibilities
Develop the project specific simulation model (i.e., ACSL/Matlab)
Perform project specific design analyses with the simulation model
Document the SWIL Test Guideline document
Perform Pre-SWIL activities to support Software Implementation, including working with the project hardware/software WEC team members
Perform SWIL testing activities with the customer using the simulation model
Understand and guide interfaces with Safety Analysis, Licensing, Setpoint Uncertainties, Fluid Systems, Nuclear Operations, Plant Operations, Plant Systems, Plant Licensing, Plant Reactor Engineering
Work directly with our customers during project execution as the functional design lead
Perform the Software-In-Loop (SWIL) demonstrations with the WEC and customer Test Team
Support the project through Simulator FAT, Hardware FAT, and System Installation
Provide support for emergent issues for operating plants with digital upgrade systems (i.e., walk-in work)
Provide support for emergent issues for operating plants with analog legacy systems (i.e., walk-in work)
Provide initial plant startup and upgrade project support for NSSS control system
Technical mentoring of the team members and next NSSS control system functional designers
Qualification
Required
Electrical Engineering or similar field
Prior onsite plant experience in plant startup, plant operation, and/or plant testing is highly recommended
Experience with computer simulations based on first principals and using codes such as Matlab, LOFTRAN, RETRAN, Advanced Continuous Simulation Language (ACSL), or other simulation codes
Interest/passion in control system design, simulation models, and I&C design
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
Educational 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
Company
Westinghouse Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.
Founded in 1886
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.62BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M
Leadership Team
Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Justin Johnson
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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