Electrical/I&C Principal Engineer

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Join the Future of Energy at Westinghouse!

Westinghouse is launching a state-of-the-art center of excellence for Low Enriched Uranium Plus (LEU+) fuel manufacturing at our Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility in Hopkins, South Carolina. As we expand our operations, we’re introducing advanced processes and upgraded equipment to meet the rising demand for LEU+ fuel, enhancing power generation efficiency. This expansion includes a new manufacturing facility and enhanced safety measures, all while fostering high-tech job opportunities and community collaboration. Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of energy with innovative technologies that promote safety and efficiency in nuclear power. Your journey toward a brighter energy future starts here!
 

As an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer you will be responsible for developing systems and preparing instrument & control deliverables based on process specifications across the project and product life-cycle. This includes development of specifications, functional requirements, designs and schematics, selection of components, development of all software, selection of instrumentation, engineering/procurement/construction support and installation/commissioning of control systems.

You will create detailed specifications, datasheets, instrument lists, IO schedules, cable schedules, cable block diagrams, termination drawings, hook-up drawings, layout drawings, and material requisitions. 

You will be highly motivated, able to work independently, and have demonstrable leadership qualities. You will be confident in your own ability to deliver the project on time and within budget.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop functional requirements specifications, project procedures, equipment data sheets, system requirements
• Develop designs and schematics
• Select instrumentation and control components
• Ensure that all I&C design changes are captured by the change control process.
• Participate in risk Process Hazards Analysis, HAZOP, and LOPA as I&C subject matter expert
• Provide technical input during design phase,
• Develop specification and prepare material requisitions for control systems, instruments, and other components
• Participate in design and engineering reviews
• Perform calculations e.g. for intrinsic safety, safety instrumented systems, etc.

• Install and commission instrument control systems
• Liaise with and manage interfaces with other engineering disciplines; process, electrical, mechanical, piping etc. advise the Engineering Manager of any major slippages and their causes, major technical problems and unresolved differences with other Groups
• Ensure that the applicable specifications and standards are applied across all aspects of I&C delivery to the Project
• Assist in the development of equipment qualification test procedures, evaluate test results, and review final reports
• Attend site during construction and commissioning phase when required.

• Provide I&C Engineering technical support
• Take ownership of I&C technical queries to ensure satisfactory resolution.
• Interface with vendor/supplier engineering representatives, establish and maintain a project repository of project documents
• Deliver documentation that is technically correct to the required standard and schedule

• meet the requirements of the agreed schedule identified within the project plan for the I&C deliverables as assigned by the Engineering Manager
• Monitoring of all on site activities including installation, commissioning, site acceptance testing (SAT), and factory acceptance testing (FAT)
• Engage with any other activities that would be realistically required of the role

As a successful candidate, you will bring the following to the team:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls, or related field is required
• Minimum 10 years of applicable engineering experience required
• Previous experience in specialty chemical, petrochemical, API pharmaceutical, or nuclear industry is highly desired.

• Good knowledge of the I&C related US and international standards.
• Full I&C project life cycle experience.
• Experience in preparation and reviewing full I&C project documentation including functional descriptions, specifications, wiring/loop diagrams, P&IDs and others.
• Good understanding of PLC and DCS systems including both hardware and software, specific knowledge of Honeywell Experion, Allen Bradley, GE, Siemens preferred.
• Good understanding of industrial communication networks and its protocols including Profibus, Profinet, Modbus TCP
• Good knowledge of process instrumentation used for both, basic process control systems and safety instrumented systems (SIS). Ability to specify, install and commission instrumentation.
• Good understanding of safety instrumented systems design and safety life cycle.
• Good understanding of basic cybersecurity requirements for operational technology.
• The ability to produce technical reports, and able to clearly explain complex technical I&C related issues.
• The ability to engage with, and influence, a team of professionals
• The ability and willingness to travel domestic and international to perform vendor evaluations, completing site acceptance tests (SAT) and conduct inspections/audits.  Expected travel less than 20%
• US Citizenship required; Must live or have ability to relocate near Columbia, SC

Why Westinghouse?

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

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.  In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

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