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Safety SW I&C Engineer PLC Control Logic

Westinghouse Electric·Warrendale·Posted June 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Develop and implement PLC-based control logic for Westinghouse's safety-critical I&C (Instrumentation & Control) systems in a regulated nuclear environment. This role offers hands-on experience translating system requirements into deterministic control logic while collaborating with senior engineers on products that protect reactor safety.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and test PLC-based control logic for I&C Safety System products
  • Translate system and functional requirements into clear, deterministic control logic
  • Contribute to technical documentation for implemented control logic
  • Support verification activities (IV&V and Integrated System Test) to ensure software meets design specifications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on integration activities, hardware interactions, and instrumentation
  • Execute assigned tasks within project schedules and quality expectations
  • Participate in testing, debugging, and resolving technical issues

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
  • Basic understanding of PLC programming concepts and industrial control systems
  • Experience with any PLC platform
  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams (engineering, testing, manufacturing)
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to learning in a safety-focused, regulated environment

Desired

  • Exposure to IEC 61131-3 languages (Function Block Diagram, Ladder Logic, Structured Text)
  • Familiarity with PLC architecture (I/O processing and control logic execution)
  • Coursework, internships, or academic projects in control systems or automation
  • Experience with C/C++ in embedded or real-time environments
  • Understanding of real-time or embedded systems
  • Familiarity with structured or waterfall development processes in regulated environments

Location

Hybrid role at Warrendale, PA facility

Job details

FieldEngineering
Salary$58k–$73k/yr
LocationWarrendale
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & Tools

PLC ProgrammingIEC 61131-3Ladder LogicFunction Block DiagramStructured TextI&C SystemsSafety-critical Software

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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