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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 I&C Safety System products at Westinghouse. This role focuses on translating system requirements into deterministic control logic for safety-critical nuclear systems, with mentorship from senior engineers in a regulated, NRC-licensed environment.

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 to ensure software performs in accordance with design specifications
  • Collaborate with Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) and Integrated System Test (IST) teams to support testing and certification of control logic
  • Support integration activities and understand how control logic interacts with system hardware and instrumentation
  • 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 as part of a cross-functional team including engineering, testing, and manufacturing
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a safety-focused environment

Desired

  • Exposure to IEC 61131-3 languages such as Function Block Diagram, Ladder Logic, or Structured Text
  • Familiarity with PLC architecture, including I/O processing and control logic execution
  • Coursework, internships, or academic projects involving control systems or automation
  • Familiarity with C and C++, particularly for embedded or real-time environments
  • General understanding of real-time or embedded systems
  • Familiarity with structured or waterfall development processes in regulated environments
  • Recent graduate status

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 TextEmbedded Systems

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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