Principal Controls Engineer
Warrendale, PA
1 DAYS AGO
22607556
Summary
Warrendale, PA
In-Person
Competitive Salary
1 Years Experience
Bachelor's degree
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time
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.
As a Principal Controls Engineer you will develop the control system design for each project.
You will report to the GOS Manager; Control and Information System Engineering and be located at our Warrendale, PA facility. This is a hybrid role based in Warrendale. There will be no relocation assistance provided for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop the project specific simulation model (i.e., ACSL/Matlab).
* Perform project specific design analyses with the simulation model.
* Document the SWIL Test Guideline document.
* Perform Pre-SWIL activities to support Software Implementation, including working with the project hardware/software WEC team members.
* Perform SWIL testing activities with the customer using the simulation model.
* Understand and guide interfaces with Safety Analysis, Licensing, Setpoint Uncertainties, Fluid Systems, Nuclear Operations, Plant Operations, Plant Systems, Plant Licensing, Plant Reactor Engineering,
* Work directly with our customers during project execution as the functional design lead.
* Perform the Software-In-Loop (SWIL) demonstrations with the WEC and customer Test Team.
* Support the project through Simulator FAT, Hardware FAT, and System Installation.
* Provide support for emergent issues for operating plants with digital upgrade systems (i.e., walk-in work).
* Provide support for emergent issues for operating plants with analog legacy systems (i.e., walk-in work).
* Provide initial plant startup and upgrade project support for NSSS control system
* Technical mentoring of the team members and next NSSS control system functional designers.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or another engineering field.
* Prior onsite plant experience in plant startup, plant operation, and/or plant testing is highly recommended.
* Experience with computer simulations based on first principals and using codes such as Matlab, LOFTRAN, RETRAN, Advanced Continuous Simulation Language (ACSL), or other simulation codes.
* Interest/passion in control system design, simulation models, and I&C design.
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 $103,200 to $129,000 per 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:
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:
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
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
Get connected with Westinghouse on social media:Twitter|Facebook|LinkedIn|YouTube
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / VetAs an equal opportunity employer, Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnams Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Westinghouse for assistance.
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Warrendale, PA
1 DAYS AGO
22607556
Summary
Warrendale, PA
In-Person
Competitive Salary
1 Years Experience
Bachelor's degree
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time
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.
As a Principal Controls Engineer you will develop the control system design for each project.
You will report to the GOS Manager; Control and Information System Engineering and be located at our Warrendale, PA facility. This is a hybrid role based in Warrendale. There will be no relocation assistance provided for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop the project specific simulation model (i.e., ACSL/Matlab).
* Perform project specific design analyses with the simulation model.
* Document the SWIL Test Guideline document.
* Perform Pre-SWIL activities to support Software Implementation, including working with the project hardware/software WEC team members.
* Perform SWIL testing activities with the customer using the simulation model.
* Understand and guide interfaces with Safety Analysis, Licensing, Setpoint Uncertainties, Fluid Systems, Nuclear Operations, Plant Operations, Plant Systems, Plant Licensing, Plant Reactor Engineering,
* Work directly with our customers during project execution as the functional design lead.
* Perform the Software-In-Loop (SWIL) demonstrations with the WEC and customer Test Team.
* Support the project through Simulator FAT, Hardware FAT, and System Installation.
* Provide support for emergent issues for operating plants with digital upgrade systems (i.e., walk-in work).
* Provide support for emergent issues for operating plants with analog legacy systems (i.e., walk-in work).
* Provide initial plant startup and upgrade project support for NSSS control system
* Technical mentoring of the team members and next NSSS control system functional designers.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or another engineering field.
* Prior onsite plant experience in plant startup, plant operation, and/or plant testing is highly recommended.
* Experience with computer simulations based on first principals and using codes such as Matlab, LOFTRAN, RETRAN, Advanced Continuous Simulation Language (ACSL), or other simulation codes.
* Interest/passion in control system design, simulation models, and I&C design.
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 $103,200 to $129,000 per year.
#LI-Hybrid
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:
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:
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
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
Get connected with Westinghouse on social media:Twitter|Facebook|LinkedIn|YouTube
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / VetAs an equal opportunity employer, Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnams Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Westinghouse for assistance.
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Originally Posted on: 6/1/2026
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