Electrical Engineer

Advance your career in the dynamic nuclear power industry by joining the worldwide, motivated team of employees at Westinghouse Electric Company, the global leader in nuclear operations, experience and technology.This position requires the candidate to develop, build and implement electrical distribution and controls system used to chemically clean and decontaminate nuclear power plants.- Develop the control system using P&IDs and electrical schematics to design a control system to operate and read process equipment.A successful candidate will have the following:- A solid understanding of networking protocols, HMIs, PLC ladder logic and programming will be needed to develop the control system.- A strong knowledge of electrical fundamentals will be needed to implement the electrical distribution system providing power to the process equipment. - Experience using the National Electric Code, Wonderware InTouch software and Automation Direct PLCs is a plus.* Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted site access to utility sites. Westinghouse technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's nuclear power plants. We are committed to ensuring that nuclear power remains a clean, safe, and environmentally sound way to produce electricity. Westinghouse welcomes enthusiastic, dedicated, and innovative individuals with a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, STD & LTD, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Savings Plan, Pension Plan and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. EOE/Affirmative Action Join us in energizing our world! LOCATION: Richland STATUS: Full Time, Employee JOB CATEGORY: Engineering REFERENCE CODE: 6591BR Westinghouse Fast Facts: Westinghouse technology is the basis for nearly 50 percent of the world's operating commercial nuclear power plants. Our primary vision is to be the customers' choice to supply leading-edge nuclear technology to satisfy the world's growing demand for energy. We strive to do this by: Acting with integrity and respect for others Being safe and environmentally responsible Committing to achieving success for our customers Delivering value and profit Excelling in our operations Westinghouse serves the needs of utility, government, and industrial customers in power-related industries through three distinct businesses: Nuclear Services, Nuclear Fuel, and Nuclear Power Plants. Nuclear energy originates from the splitting of uranium atoms in a process called fission. At the power plant, the fission process is used to generate heat for producing steam, which is used by a turbine to generate electricity. Click here to see "How a Nuclear Plant Works" The Westinghouse AP1000 is ready for global use. China will build four AP1000s, beginning in 2009. The AP1000 has also passed all the steps for compliance with European Utility Requirements. And, the AP1000 is the only Generation III+ plant to receive design certification my the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, with many US utilities already having selected the AP1000 as their technology of choice.