Senior Control Systems Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement

Global Recognition and Service

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC seeks a Senior Control Systems Engineer to design, implement and verify non-safety industrial control systems for greenfield and brownfield projects worldwide.

This role targets 7–10 years of relevant experience, with either hardware-leaning or software-leaning background, and requires collaboration with software, hardware, testing, cybersecurity and field teams to deliver reliable, secure control solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in industrial control systems engineering or closely related field.
• Experience with one or more PLC, DCS, or industrial control platforms.
• Depth in either hardware design or software development within control systems.
• Experience contributing to requirements development and verification in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement industrial control system solutions per requirements.
• Decompose system-level requirements into control designs.
• Develop control strategies, logic, HMI and cabinet layouts.
• Specify and integrate controllers, IO, networks and interfaces.
• Develop and review engineering docs and procedures.
• Plan and execute verification, testing and validation activities.
• Perform software hazard analyses, FMEAs and related assessments.
• Serve as technical contact for assigned scope on projects.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior staff.
• Participate in design reviews and technical decision-making.

Skills

Control systems design

PLC/DCS platforms

Hardware or software focus

Requirements analysis

Regulated environments

Mentoring & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Nuclear Engineering

Tools

P&IDs

Loop diagrams

System architecture diagrams

Test documentation

Job description

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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:

As a Senior Control Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and verification of non‑safety industrial control systems for both greenfield and brownfield projects across the world.

This position is intended for an experienced controls engineer with 7–10 years of relevant experience who brings either a hardware‑leaning or software‑leaning background.

Responsibilities will align to the individual's technical strengths, while the individual will maintain accountability for system‑level outcomes.

You will serve as a senior technical contributor, partnering with software, hardware, testing, cybersecurity, and field engineering teams to deliver reliable, secure, and maintainable control system solutions. A passion for innovation and continuous improvement is essential.

You will report to the Control & Information System Engineering manager and work a hybrid role based in Cranberry, PA. Relocation is not available for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement industrial control system solutions in accordance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Decompose and interpret system‑level requirements into control system designs within a defined functional scope.
• Develop control strategies, control logic, cabinet layouts and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) functionality using standard industrial control system platforms and engineering tools.
• Specify and integrate control system components, which may include controllers, IO, networks, power distribution, and interfaces, depending on project needs.
• Develop and review engineering documentation, specifications, and procedures supporting the control system lifecycle.
• Plan and execute verification and validation activities within assigned scope, including type tests, factory acceptance tests, and system‑level tests.
• Perform and support engineering analyses such as software hazard analyses, FMEAs, susceptibility assessments, and power and heat load calculations as applicable to assigned scope.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for assigned control system scope on projects.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical review support to more junior roles within the controls discipline.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical decision‑making within the control systems functional area.

We may require up to 25% travel to support customer systems and critical project milestones.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical, Mechnical, or Nuclear Engineering
• 5–10 years of experience in industrial control systems engineering or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience with one or more PLC, DCS, or industrial control system platforms.
• Depth in either control system hardware design or control software development, including working knowledge of adjacent disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience contributing to requirements development and participating in verification and validation activities within regulated or quality‑driven environments.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard engineering documentation such as P&IDs, loop diagrams, system architecture diagrams, and test documentation.

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 $107,00 - $119,21per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

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

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