Electrical Engineer – Nuclear

atWestinghouse Electric CompanyRemoteUS flagUnited StatesFreelanceElectrical EngineerSeniorLead$85 – $100/hour

Posted 1 day ago

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

πŸ“‹ Description

β€’ Oversee engineering initiatives for plant uprate projects, encompassing feasibility assessments, system analyses, and detailed design work.

β€’ Act as the main technical authority on uprate strategies, methodologies, and their impacts on systems.

β€’ Provide mentorship and guidance across electrical and instrumentation engineering fields.

β€’ Conduct and evaluate instrumentation calculations, including transmitter sizing and selection, measurement ranges, turndown analysis, scaling, uncertainty, loop accuracy, and environmental assessments.

β€’ Lead technical reviews concerning transmitter applications and installations.

β€’ Assess and validate flow measurement calculations.

β€’ Review and authorize instrument setpoints and scaling modifications for uprate operations.

β€’ Assist in evaluating control system impacts and identify necessary tuning or control strategy modifications.

β€’ Supervise instrumentation documentation, which includes data sheets, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, calibration procedures, maintenance requirements, and design/calculation packages.

β€’ Create and evaluate engineering calculations, analyses, and design alterations.

β€’ Aid in project planning, scheduling, and risk management processes.

β€’ Ensure that scope, schedule, and budget goals are achieved.

β€’ Analyze plant systems across thermal, electrical, mechanical, and I&C disciplines.

β€’ Identify necessary upgrades and conduct integrated system impact assessments.

β€’ Ensure adherence to NRC, FERC, NERC, and IEEE regulations.

β€’ Support licensing submissions and regulatory communications.

β€’ Maintain comprehensive, auditable engineering documentation.

β€’ Identify risks associated with uprate and system modifications.

β€’ Ensure compliance with electrical and instrumentation safety standards.

β€’ Report to the Manager of Operating Plants Electrical Engineering.

β€’ Work remotely from within the United States.


⛳️ Requirements

β€’ Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States.

β€’ Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical, or a related Engineering field.

β€’ At least 8–15 years of pertinent experience in power generation or heavy industry.

β€’ Proven experience in power system analysis and ETAP modeling.

β€’ Background in instrumentation calculations and transmitter applications.

β€’ Familiarity with plant electrical and I&C systems.

β€’ Demonstrated technical leadership on complex engineering projects.

β€’ Experience with plant uprates or significant capacity enhancements.

β€’ Expertise in instrument uncertainty, setpoint methodologies, and flow measurement techniques.

β€’ Experience in the nuclear sector (EPU, MUR, or similar uprates).

β€’ Familiarity with control systems and process automation platforms.

β€’ PE license preferred or the ability to obtain one.

β€’ Must comply with applicable United States and export control regulations.


🏝️ Benefits

β€’ Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits.

β€’ 401(k) Savings Plan.

β€’ Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions.

β€’ Competitive pay.

β€’ Safety-focused workplace.

β€’ Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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