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Principal Electrical Engineer

Westinghouse Electric

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Cranberry Township, US +1 more… · Posted October 4, 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.

About the role:

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for the design, optimization, and reliability of instrumentation, control systems, and electrical systems. You will provide strategic direction, advanced engineering expertise, and leadership in improving plant performance, safety, and operational efficiency.

You will report to the Manager of Instrumentation and Controls - Electrical Engineering. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, blending remote flexibility with regular on-site collaboration at either our Cranberry Township, PA office or Rock Hill, SC office

Key Responsibilities:

Be a SME for instrumentation, control systems, electrical systems, and automation architecture

Engineering design for nuclear products and projects including electrical system design, instrumentation and controls designs, and system wiring

Use software packages such as Mathcad, Matlab, PSPice or equivalent.

Lead development of advanced control and electrical system strategies.

Work with internal groups on similar engineering levels to obtain information necessary to perform work assignments

Plan and schedule work to meet assignment requirements.

Use appropriate standards, techniques, procedures and criteria for development of engineering design documents including calculations and specifications.

Mentor junior engineers across instrumentation, controls, and electrical disciplines

Ensure compliance with safety, electrical codes, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

10 or more years of relevant experience

Expertise in instrumentation, controls, and power systems

Engineering design and analysis experience

Experience with Mathcad, Matlab, PSpice

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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