Setpoints and Control Systems Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Setpoint and Control Systems Engineer contractor for a hybrid schedule in Warrendale, PA. You will perform uncertainty analyses for RTS/ESFAS and conduct data analyses on instrument drift to project performance.

You will also scope design-change impacts, support scheduling, and prepare reports for stakeholders. The role requires a Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering background with 10+ years of experience, PWR knowledge, and strong statistics skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering with 10+ years of experience.
• Strong background in design and operation of PWR systems.
• Proficiency in statistics and data analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform uncertainty analysis using NRC-approved Westinghouse Setpoint Methodology (WSM) for AP1000 and other plants.
• Conduct statistical/data analyses of instrument drift and long-term performance projections.
• Ensure surveillance extensions are addressed in setpoint uncertainty analyses.
• Scope and cost-estimate impacts of design changes on existing designs.
• Support Project Management with schedule creation.
• Compose clear reports for internal and external customers.

Skills

Statistics

Data analysis

Nuclear engineering

PWR knowledge

Setpoint methods

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Opportunity Overview

Setpoint and Control Systems Engineer

This is a WTSS Contractor Opportunity working a hybrid schedule in Warrendale, PA. Working 40 hours per week, you will report to the Supervisor, Setpoint and Control Systems.

This is an opportunity for an engineering contractor supporting Reactor Trip System (RTS) and Engineered Safety Feature Actuation System (ESFAS) Setpoint Uncertainty Analysis, and data / statistical analysis. You will work with numerous subject matter experts in multiple nuclear subsystems to ensure the successful completion of the various tasks.

Your Day-to-Day

• Perform and maintain uncertainty analysis using the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved Westinghouse Setpoint Methodology (WSM) for both AP1000 plants and other domestic nuclear plants.
• Perform statistical / data analyses to examine the instrument performance (drift) over time, and to project performance over a longer time period.
• Ensure that the surveillance extensions are adequately addressed in the setpoint uncertainty analysis.
• Scoping and cost estimating the impacts of design changes on existing designs.
• Support Project Management on schedule creation.
• Compose clear reports on the above tasks for internal and external customers.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering or Master's Degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering with 10+ years of work experience.
• Previous knowledge of overall design and operation of Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) and systems.
• Statistics and data analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Our Safety Pledge to You

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $40/hour to $50/hour.

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize our employees as 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.