Electrical/I&C Engineer Systems

Westinghouse Electric Company - Hopkins, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Hopkins, SC

5,001-10,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer at Westinghouse Electric Co, you will play a crucial role in developing systems and preparing instrument and control deliverables based on process specifications throughout the project and product life-cycle. This position involves creating detailed specifications, designs, and schematics, as well as selecting components and providing engineering support during installation and commissioning of control systems. You will be part of a pioneering team focused on enhancing power generation efficiency and safety in nuclear power, contributing to the company's mission of providing clean energy solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional requirements specifications, project procedures, equipment data sheets, system requirements
• Develop designs and schematics
• Select instrumentation and control components
• Ensure that all I&C design changes are captured by the change control process
• Participate in risk Process Hazards Analysis, HAZOP, and LOPA as I&C subject matter expert
• Provide technical input during design phase
• Develop specification and prepare material requisitions for control systems, instruments, and other components
• Participate in design and engineering reviews
• Perform calculations e.g. for intrinsic safety, safety instrumented systems, etc.
• Install and commission instrument control systems
• Liaise with and manage interfaces with other engineering disciplines; process, electrical, mechanical, piping etc.
• Advise the Engineering Manager of any major slippages and their causes, major technical problems and unresolved differences with other Groups
• Ensure that the applicable specifications and standards are applied across all aspects of I&C delivery to the Project
• Assist in the development of equipment qualification test procedures, evaluate test results, and review final reports
• Attend site during construction and commissioning phase when required
• Provide I&C Engineering technical support
• Take ownership of I&C technical queries to ensure satisfactory resolution
• Interface with vendor/supplier engineering representatives, establish and maintain a project repository of project documents
• Deliver documentation that is technically correct to the required standard and schedule
• Monitor all on site activities including installation, commissioning, site acceptance testing (SAT), and factory acceptance testing (FAT)
• Engage with any other activities that would be realistically required of the role

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls, or related field is required
• Minimum 5-10 years of applicable engineering experience required; 10+ years preferred
• Previous experience in specialty chemical, petrochemical, API pharmaceutical, or nuclear industry is highly desired
• Good knowledge of the I&C related US and international standards
• Full I&C project life cycle experience
• Experience in preparation and reviewing full I&C project documentation including functional descriptions, specifications, wiring/loop diagrams, P&IDs and others
• Good understanding of PLC and DCS systems including both hardware and software, specific knowledge of Honeywell Experion, Allen Bradley, GE, Siemens preferred
• Good understanding of industrial communication networks and its protocols including Profibus, Profinet, Modbus TCP
• Good knowledge of process instrumentation used for both, basic process control systems and safety instrumented systems (SIS)
• Ability to specify, install and commission instrumentation
• Good understanding of safety instrumented systems design and safety life cycle
• Good understanding of basic cybersecurity requirements for operational technology
• The ability to produce technical reports, and able to clearly explain complex technical I&C related issues
• The ability to engage with, and influence, a team of professionals
• The ability and willingness to travel domestic and international to perform vendor evaluations, completing site acceptance tests (SAT) and conduct inspections/audits

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the nuclear industry
• Knowledge of safety instrumented systems design
• Experience with Honeywell Experion, Allen Bradley, GE, Siemens systems

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program