Principal Engineer
Westinghouse Electric
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Warrendale, US · Posted October 12, 2026
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About the job
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.
I&C Principal Engineer
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.
About the role:
As a I&C Principal Engineer you will You will serve as a technical leader within the I&C Process Instrumentation team, responsible for leading project efforts supporting new plants as well as supporting parts procurement for operating plants. Work will include developing and reviewing technical documents and procurement specifications as well as following supplier activities and supporting technical issues. You will mentor newer engineers on engineering best practices and share your technical expertise.
You will report to the Manager, I&C Instrumentation & Monitoring Systems and will be located in a hybrid role at the Warrendale, PA facility.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, review, and maintain hardware design specifications for process instrumentation (sensors, detectors, transmitters) used in nuclear I&C systems.
Develop, review, and maintain procurement specifications and instrument data sheets and work with suppliers to identify suitable instruments.
Evaluate and document compliance with applicable regulatory, quality assurance, environmental qualification, seismic qualification, and industry requirements.
Lead resolution of instrument obsolescence issues including lifecycle documents, replacement evaluations, supplier assessments, equivalency determinations, and technology upgrades.
Follow supplier manufacturing, test, and delivery of instruments and support resolution of technical issues.
Review supplier drawings and documents to verify conformance to hardware design and procurement specifications.
Support technical issues for instrumentation installed at existing operating plants.
Provide installation and start-up support for instrumentation installed at new plants.
Mentor engineers on industry and internal standards and best practices.
Opportunities to travel to customer and supplier sites (domestic and international).
Qualifications:
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline is required.
Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting engineering, systems engineering, hardware engineering, quality assurance, procurement, licensing, compliance or related technical activities.
Strong technical knowledge of process instrumentation (sensors, detectors, transmitters) used in nuclear I&C systems – pressure transmitters, RTDs, radiation monitors, hydrogen analyzers, flow meters, pump speed sensors, orifice plates.
Strong experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining technical documentation including design specifications, drawings, product lifecycle documents.
Experience with developing procurement specifications and purchase requisitions.
Experience working within a regulated industry such as nuclear power, aerospace, defense, medical devices, transportation, or similar safety-related environments.
Strong understanding of requirements management, configuration management, verification, validation, and engineering lifecycle processes.
Demonstrated ability to produce clear, concise, and technically accurate documentation.
Research, evaluate, and interpret technical requirements, standards, regulations, and industry guidance.
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:
Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
Employee Referral Program
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
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 http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
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