Westinghouse Electric Company

Principal Controls Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Warrendale • Pennsylvania • United States

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Salary

💰 $103,200 - $129,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
simulation model developmentdesign analysisSoftware-In-Loop (SWIL) testingcontrol system designcomputer simulationsMatlabACSLLOFTRANRETRANfirst principles
Soft Skills
technical mentoringcustomer communicationproject execution leadership
Certifications
Electrical Engineering degree