Principal Electrical Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC.; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear supplier, Westinghouse Electric Canada is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer. The role involves engineering design for nuclear projects, requiring relevant electrical engineering expertise and experience. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and supports clean energy solutions with competitive benefits, including retirement plans and flexible schedules.

Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays

Flexible schedules with potential to work from anywhere in Canada

100% of medical/dental/vision insurance premiums paid

Opportunities for growth in an innovation-driven company

Educational Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral and Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5 years minimum of relevant experience, nuclear experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing engineering design and/or analysis for nuclear products/projects.
• Interfacing with other functional groups to obtain necessary information.
• Planning and scheduling work to meet assignment requirements.

Skills

Engineering design

Electrical system design

Instrumentation and controls

Planning and scheduling

Software packages (Mathcad, Matlab, PSPice)

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Licensed member of Professional Engineers Ontario

Job description

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day. We continuously work towards providing cutting-edge products and services that are not only needed for today, but for our tomorrow.

Yet, thinking differently must go beyond our technical applications and products. We must incorporate innovation into all aspects of our business. In doing so, we can drive greater efficiency, create greater growth and strengthen our culture.

One area where innovative thinking can be impactful is sustainability. Protecting our planet and restoring our earth are not abstract concepts because of the carbon-free technology our teams create and deploy. From the efficient and economical AP1000 nuclear plant to the new eVinci micro-reactor for remote energy applications, we are leading the way with the development of new nuclear technologies that will enable us to share the benefits of this reliable, clean, safe and economical source of energy for generations to come.

Focused on our customers’ success, Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions by leveraging our global insights, CANDU expertise, collaborative mindset, and best-in-class technology. We are proud to play a key role in accelerating Canada’s energy sustainability and achieving its net-zero goals.

Fueled by a team of more than 200 experts in 6 offices across Canada, we have been advancing the art and science of nuclear power plant design and operations for more than 60 years. When it comes to operating nuclear power plants, utilities need a partner that understands what it takes to maximize safety, performance, and longevity. Westinghouse is the proven choice for end-to-end services and technologies from fuel manufacturing through to decommissioning and waste management.

Principal Electrical Engineer – Cambridge, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid working arrangement of up to 3 days per week onsite)

About the Opportunity

Westinghouse Electric Canada is a leading supplier of custom equipment, process systems and engineering consultant services for the Nuclear industry in Canada. The successful candidate will join an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions.

What will you do?

Your day to day :

• Providing engineering design and / or analysis for nuclear products / projects including electrical system design, instrumentation and controls designs, and system wiring;
• Interfacing with other internal functional groups on similar engineering level to obtain information necessary to perform work assignments;
• Planning and scheduling work to meet assignment requirements.
• Ability to quickly learn to evaluate, select and utilize standards, techniques, procedures and criteria for development of engineering design documents including calculations and specifications.
• Skills utilizing Software Packages such as Mathcad, Matlab, PSPice or equivalent and ability to learn other new packages quickly.
• Knowledge using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Access

What will you bring?

Who you are :

• Bachelor Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Required
• Licensed member of Professional Engineers Ontario
• 5 years minimum of relevant experience, 10 to 12 years experience preferred. Nuclear experience is preferred.

What will you get?

Westinghouse is a firm believer in fostering a workplace that is powered by inclusive leaders, teams and culture. This commitment separates us as a leader in our industry and differentiates from our competition. You will be working closely with global leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Together, and using the talents of our employees, we will advance technology and services to power a clean, carbon-free future.

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In Canada the following are representative of what we offer :

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick / Personal and Holidays
• We encourage healthy work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
• We pay 100% of the medical / dental / vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation driven, global company
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral and Recognition Program