Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer Job Highlights

Company Profile

Westinghouse Electric Company is the world’s leading supplier of safe and innovative nuclear technology. The company provides the most reliable, dependable nuclear power plants, nuclear fuel, plant automation, and operating plant products and services.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer who will provide electrical engineering support at a zirconium manufacturing facility for equipment, systems, and processes for use in the commercial nuclear power industry.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution (courses in power system distribution are preferred)

Work Experience

• Possess a minimum 5 years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing or chemical plant or consulting firm specialized in heavy industry design/construction

Duties/Responsibilities

• Analyze and make proposals for new business opportunities and implement strategic plans.
• Analyze and recommend the utilization of technological innovations in industrial and process controls for mechanical equipment and chemical processes to solve complex manufacturing problems.
• Assume lead technical responsibility for the design and implementation of new or modified systems. This includes the development of electrical drawings including 1-line, layout, schematics drawings, specification of new equipment, electrical distribution systems, instrumentation, and control systems. Responsibilities include design development, leading design teams, overseeing and coordinating installation, fabrication, testing, and qualification of new equipment or systems.
• Conduct failure analyses and problem-solving to identify causes of failures in systems and recommend resolutions.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure proper operation of systems and validation of system designs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements for plant and equipment electrical and control systems.
• Establish maintenance requirements for new equipment by following the manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions or performing engineering analyses to justify changes.
• Lead the projects as a project manager and lead electrical engineer utilizing standard project management tools including scope development, schedule development in Microsoft Project, developing and managing a Work Breakdown Structure, risk management, and Utilizing Earned Value Management for managing and reporting project status.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations to support plant activities and new projects.
• Provide direct, day-to-day technical engineering support and leadership for electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls for plant processing equipment, plant operations, and maintenance.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• AutoCAD skill is preferred
• Oral and written communication skills must be clear, concise, and convincing.
• Presentation skills critical to influence derived outcome
• Strong project management skills utilizing Microsoft Project
• Strong teamwork skills working across all levels of an organization
• Working knowledge of ISA, IEEE, NEC, NEMA, and NFPA electrical codes and standards

Benefits/Perks

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

Employer’s Statement

Westinghouse Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.