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Principal Electrical Engineer

Westinghouse Electric·New Stanton·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Principal Electrical Engineer at Westinghouse's Electrical Products Group, designing and delivering electrical, instrumentation, and control solutions for nuclear power plants. Focus on equipment qualification, commercial grade dedication, and ensuring plant safety and reliability through high-quality electrical products.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase requisitions for nuclear electrical products
  • Develop and maintain Material Master Data and Parts Baselines in SAP
  • Determine critical equipment characteristics to support equipment qualification and commercial grade dedication
  • Develop equipment qualification test procedures, support testing execution, evaluate results, and review final reports
  • Prepare Commercial Dedication Instructions per NQA-1 standards
  • Develop engineered solutions to address equipment obsolescence for electrical products
  • Provide engineering support to customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and shop operations
  • Become Subject Matter Expert (SME) in assigned electrical products and components
  • Engage with customers and vendors to problem-solve product-related issues
  • Address non-conforming material issues and drive resolution
  • Mentor lower-level engineers

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
  • 10+ years of engineering experience
  • General knowledge of electrical distribution systems and equipment, including low/medium voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, motors, motor-generator sets, and motor control centers
  • Ability to design components, parts, and full assemblies using design software such as AutoCAD or Inventor

Desired

  • Previous experience in nuclear industry, specifically with nuclear power plant safety and non-safety systems

Location

Hybrid role based in New Stanton, PA; no relocation assistance offered.

Job details

FieldEngineering
Salary$103k–$129k/yr
LocationNew Stanton
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

AutoCADInventorSAPElectrical Distribution SystemsCommercial Grade DedicationEquipment Qualification

About the company

Westinghouse Electric

The world's leading nuclear energy company, supplying nuclear fuel, plant design, engineering and plant services to utilities worldwide. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.

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