NIS Technical Lead

Westinghouse Electric Company; New Stanton (Westmoreland County); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement

Global Recognition Programs

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Lead Engineer for Nuclear Instrumentation System (NIS) hardware design. You will lead a team delivering hardware components for operating and new plants, ensuring compliance with quality and safety requirements.

The role reports to the Standard Hardware and Common Q Plat Safety & Reactor Systems Engineering Manager and is hybrid at the New Stanton, PA facility, with opportunities to travel for customer and supplier engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of nuclear industry experience with increasing responsibility.
• Strong understanding of I&C skills and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design and delivery of NIS systems and components.
• Ensure documentation meets customer, technical and quality requirements.
• Coach and mentor engineers on project deliverables.
• Coordinate with manufacturing to resolve issues and ensure drawings meet specs.
• Develop and execute test procedures and functional testing.
• Travel to customer and supplier sites as needed (domestic and international).

Skills

I&C systems

Nuclear industry

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Are you interested in being 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 recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About The Role

The Nuclear Instrumentation System (NIS) Lead Engineer will lead a team of engineers responsible for the hardware design and delivery of NIS hardware for both operating and new plant designs. This individual will be responsible for hardware designs and project documentation that meet applicable customer, technical & quality requirements.

You will report to the Mgr. Standard Hardware and Common Q Plat Safety & Reactor Systems Engineering and will be hybrid at the New Staton, PA facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the hardware design and delivery of NIS systems and associated hardware components and subassemblies.
• Responsible for the effective operations of the team supporting hardware design documentation such as drawer drawings, cable & wiring schematics, and related deliverables for I&C products.
• Ensure that hardware designs and project documentation meet applicable system & quality requirements.
• Identify and promote process improvements and enhancements to increase quality of work products, drive standardization, and improve manufacturability.
• Compile technical and quality documentation for procurement, design, testing and manufacturing of I&C hardware products.
• Work closely with manufacturing operations to resolve issues, provide oversight, and ensure products are in accordance with drawing packages and specifications.
• Drive the resolution of technical issues identified throughout design, testing and delivery phases.
• Support development of test procedures and execution of functional tests.
• Provide support to customers for installation and emergent technical issues. Opportunities to travel to customer and supplier sites (domestic and international).
• Execute assignments independently within project schedule and budgetary requirements.
• Provide coaching & mentoring for engineers supporting project deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of nuclear industry experience with increasing levels of responsibility. Experience leading and directing medium to high complexity projects to successful completion.
• Strong understanding of I&C skills, products and applications in the industry.
• Strong understanding of typical industry standard drawings including P&ID drawings, loop diagrams, schematics, cabinet drawings and panel layouts.
• Knowledge of codes & standards applicable to the nuclear industry (IEEE, IEC, Regulatory Guides, etc.)
• To support complex and dynamic project execution.
• Strong verbal, with both internal and external customers and various levels of leadership.
• Gather and analyze input, evaluate alternatives, and make effective decisions.
• As part of a cross-functional team including engineering, testing, manufacturing, supply chain management, and suppliers.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $116,800 to $146,000 per year.

Why Westinghouse?

Benefits

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• 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

Westinghouse Electric Company Is The Global Nuclear Energy Industry's First Choice For Safe, Clean, And Efficient Energy Solutions. We Enable Our Delivery Of This Vision By Living Our Value System

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

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