Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 86,800 - 108,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation package

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays

Flexible schedules

100% medical/dental/vision insurance premiums

Educational Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral and Recognition Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Kitchener, Ontario. This role involves applying advanced electrical engineering principles to nuclear product design and analysis. Responsibilities include electrical system design, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility with work locations across Canada. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience are required. The salary range is from $86,800 to $108,500 per year, complemented by great benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with electrical system design including load flow studies, short circuit analysis, protective relay settings, instrumentation and controls.
• Knowledge of power plant systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design and analysis for nuclear products and projects.
• Develop engineering design documentation including technical evaluations, calculations, and specifications.
• Work with internal engineering and project teams to obtain information and coordinate work.

Skills

Electrical system design

Load flow studies

Short circuit analysis

Protective relay settings

Instrumentation and controls

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Mathcad

Maximo

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. This goes beyond our technical applications and products. We must incorporate innovation into all aspects of our business to drive greater efficiency, create greater growth and strengthen our culture.

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 and we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset when it comes to achieving that goal.

About The Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer you will apply advanced electrical engineering knowledge to support the design and analysis of nuclear products and projects. You will be responsible for electrical system design, instrumentation and controls, and system wiring activities, supporting operating plants and new projects. This role requires close collaboration with cross‑functional teams and the ability to develop and review high‑quality engineering documentation.

You will report to the Manager, Aux Electrical Systems and Equipment and be located at the Kitchener, Ontario Office. This position will be offered as a hybrid role. Employees working in hybrid roles are expected to work onsite at our Kitchener, Ontario Office 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design and analysis for nuclear products and projects, including electrical system design, instrumentation and controls, and system wiring
• Develop engineering design documentation such as technical evaluations, calculations, specifications, and obsolete parts equivalencies
• Evaluate and apply standards, techniques, procedures, and criteria to support safe and compliant electrical designs
• Use engineering software tools such as ETAP, Mathcad, Maximo, or equivalent, and learn new tools
• Work with internal engineering and project teams to obtain information, coordinate work, and meet schedule requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional electrical engineering experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with electrical system design including load flow studies, short circuit analysis, protective relay settings, instrumentation and controls, and system wiring
• Knowledge of power plant systems and equipment
• Experience developing procurement specifications, reviewing supplier proposals, and supporting operating plants with engineering documentation

Base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $86,800 to $108,500 per year.

This posting is for an existing vacancy and reflects an immediate hiring need.

Benefits

• Great compensation package
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• 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

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.