Nuclear Control Systems Engineer | Innovative Energy Solutions

Laveer Engineering; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Control Systems Engineer based in Gateshead. In this role, you will be part of an innovative team aimed at advancing clean energy solutions. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in engineering, with exposure to the nuclear industry or similar regulated sectors.

Key responsibilities include creating technical documentation and developing hardware design. An attractive remuneration and comprehensive benefits package will be offered, including life insurance and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering, preferably in a regulated sector.
• Strong knowledge of technical standards and regulations.
• Competence in producing Technical Files for new products.

Responsibilities

• Create technical documentation for instrumentation and control systems.
• Develop hardware design documentation and schematics.
• Perform functional design and site commissioning.

Skills

Technical documentation creation

Hardware design

Control logic implementation

Technical issue resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition Number: 22782

Company: W Electric Company UK Ltd

Location:

Gateshead, GB

Control Systems Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company

Gateshead

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

About The Role

As a Control Systems Engineer you will be part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognising and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

You will report to the Customer Solutions Manager UK ICS and be located at Gateshead.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and create technical documentation for instrumentation and control systems design for new plant and upgrade projects
• Develop hardware design documentation such as cabinet layout drawings, cable/wiring schematics, and PCB layout/schematics
• Perform functional design, implementation, testing, and site commissioning of control logic
• Support creation of documentation for procurement/manufacturing
• Provide resolution of technical issues including obsolescence
• Development of test procedures and execution of functional tests
• Provide support to customers for installation and emergent technical issues
  
  

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years’ experience in industry - of which at least 2 years at Engineer level - nuclear industry or other highly regulated sector preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
• Chartered Member of the IET (preferred)
• Must be legally eligible to work in the UK
• Detailed knowledge of standards, regulations, codes and directives and how they should be applied
• Strong knowledge in the production of Technical Files for new products / plant and equipment
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines on multiple assignments with extensive technical documentation.
  
  

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
• Peer-to-peer recognition program.
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.
  

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

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

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