WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, is seeking a Senior I&C Engineer to join its Setpoints and Control Systems team. In this role, you will support Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) engineering activities including control systems design, development of NSSS Design Transients, and setpoint uncertainty analyses for reactor protection systems.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain functional designs for AP1000 digital control systems and legacy analog control/protection systems.
- Produce and update Functional Requirements and Functional Diagrams for NSSS control system architecture.
- Perform operational transient analyses to validate I&C logic, settings, and overall plant response.
- Evaluate normal plant operating transients and recommend design or configuration changes to resolve performance issues.
- Analyze low-temperature over-pressurization scenarios and develop/maintain LTOPS configurations.
- Develop and maintain NSSS Design Transients for component qualification and update them for plant modifications.
- Perform and maintain setpoint uncertainty analyses using NRC-approved Westinghouse Setpoint Methodology.
- Conduct statistical analyses of instrument drift to support surveillance interval extension requests.
- Estimate scope, cost, and impacts of design changes affecting existing systems.
- Support project managers in planning and schedule development.
- Prepare clear, technically accurate reports for internal and external customers.
- Participate in routine mentor/supervisor reviews to monitor progress and training needs.
What We're Looking For
- BS in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering.
- 4+ years of applicable work experience required.
- Strong technical foundational knowledge, including a desire and willingness to learn.
- Ability to apply fundamental engineering principles, including fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
- Ability to evaluate analysis inputs and results to develop technical solutions that meet customer requirements.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships by addressing concerns and issues.
Nice to Have
- Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
- Previous knowledge of overall design and operation of Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) and systems.
- Prior experience with instrumentation for pressure, temperature, level, flow and power measurement.
- Experience modeling PWR transients.
- A basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis.
Team & Environment
Reports to the Supervisor, Setpoints and Control Systems.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $85,200.00 to $106,500.00 per year.
- Comprehensive Medical benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
- Wellness Programs and an Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k) with Company Match contributions.
- Paid Vacations and Company Holidays.
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements.
- Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs.
- Global Recognition and Service Programs.
- Employee Referral Program.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Warrendale, PA or Cranberry Township, PA.
WECTEC Staffing Services and Westinghouse are equal opportunity employers.
