Automation Systems Electrical Design Engineer

At Westinghouse, every project you touch advances safe, clean energy. As an Automation Systems Electrical Design Engineer in Columbia, SC, you’ll shepherd plant modifications and new equipment installations from whiteboard to commissioning—partnering with operations, maintenance, and quality to create reliable, scalable solutions.

From early concept to final qualification, you will:

• Architect electrical power solutions spanning DC, single-phase AC, and three-phase AC to achieve performance targets.
• Engineer control system upgrades and new hardware deployments tailored to project requirements.
• Define instrumentation, servos, and drive systems that enhance process capability.
• Prepare and revise P&IDs, electrical elementaries, and loop sheets to exacting standards.
• Deliver ROM estimates, installation schedules, and comprehensive technical documentation for procurement, installation, testing, and qualification.
• Translate complex technical details into clear updates for stakeholders at all levels.

• Organization: Design Engineering and Plant Modifications
• Manager: Design Engineering and Project Management
• Work model: Hybrid (remote/in-office)
• Location: Columbia, South Carolina

• BS in Electrical Engineering (other disciplines considered with proven instrumentation and controls background).
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing with equipment modification exposure.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, Honeywell Experion DCS, I&C design, and project engineering.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $103,200.00 to $129,000.00 per year.​

• Competitive pay
• Health, wellness, and income protection benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Education reimbursement
• Referral bonuses

• PLC troubleshooting, programming, and wiring
• Industrial/manufacturing engineering and equipment troubleshooting
• Heavy equipment repair
• Electrical schematics and installation practices
• Single- and three-phase power; 120/208/240/480V; high-voltage systems
• Electrical/electronic systems; mechanical design and engineering
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Westinghouse is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. Our values—Safety and Quality; Integrity and Trust; Customer Focus and Innovation; Speed and Passion to Win; and Teamwork and Accountability—guide how we operate. With global HQ in Cranberry Township, PA, and more than 9,000 employees across 19 countries, your career will reach around the world. Explore more at http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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