Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
Senior CE&I Engineer
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Senior Control, Electrical & Instrumentation (CE&I) Design Engineer
Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.
At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.
As a Senior Control, Electrical & Instrumentation (CE&I) Design Engineer, you will lead the delivery of high-quality CE&I engineering designs that meet project, safety, regulatory, and quality requirements. Work packages may span the full design lifecycle, from concept development through detailed design to commissioning and handover.
You will report to the Design Office Manager and be located at Springfields Nuclear Licensed Site in Preston, Lancashire.
Responsibilities:
- Experience of leading the work allocation of a small team of CE&I Designers.
- Knowledge of the design requirements for Safety Instrumented Systems for the nuclear industry.
- Reviewing equipment specifications, initiating tenders, and evaluating supplier submissions.
- Review proposals for detailed design drawings and documentation, commissioning support documentation and design handover packs.
- Review / checking of CE&I designs and guiding and mentoring junior members of the engineering team to develop their CE&I design and engineering skills.
- Provide Intelligent Customer oversight for designs delivered by external consultancies (safety, quality, scope, compliance).
- Ensure all design deliverables meet required standards and are fully compliant with relevant regulations.
- Oversee designs for CE&I systems in Hazardous Areas, in accordance with the DSEAR Regulations.
- Attendance and contribution at HAZOP reviews.
- Lead CE&I Design Reviews.
- Overseeing the development and production of Hazard Management Strategies.
- Oversee the production of Engineering Substantiation documentation.
Duties and Technical Responsibilities
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- Act as intelligent customer for the CE&I discipline.
- Manage the production of CE&I drawings such as block cable diagrams and single-line diagrams, instrument loop diagrams, schematics, etc.
- Manage the production of cable calculations manually or using Amtech/Trimble.
- Oversee the preparation and management of design governance documentation (Design Quality Plans, Design Risk Assessments, Design Reviews, etc.).
- Maintain ownership and accountability of design intent from design through to installation and commissioning.
- Oversee and check documentation required for UKCA / CE Marking technical files.
- Knowledge of the requirements for Designers under the CDM Regulations.
- Contribute to and assist with the presentation of technical solutions at design reviews, HAZOPs, and other formal assessments.
- Provide supporting information for safety case development, including engineering substantiation.
- Provide input for project estimates, schedules, and resource planning.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external design suppliers.
- Develop designs for small power distribution systems.
- Oversee the specification and selection of instrumentation including designs associated with installation requirements (e.g., Instrumentation loops, instrument pipework, etc.).
- Oversee the production of CE&I designs for modifications to process plant instrumentation and PLC-based control systems.
- Work in accordance with design governance procedures and relevant UK regulations (e.g., CDM 2015).
- Able to operate CE&I design software tools: AutoCAD, Amtech/Trimble, Sistema, Dialux, etc.
Essential Experience
- Demonstrable experience of delivering engineering design solutions within the nuclear industry.
- Demonstrable experience with CE&I designs for Hazardous Areas in accordance with the DSEAR Regulations.
- Demonstrable experience of CE / UKCA marking of equipment and machinery.
- Demonstrable experience of Motion Control system design.
- Demonstrable understanding and experience of the HAZOP process.
- Demonstrable understanding of the CE&I aspects of a Nuclear Safety Case.
- Completion of craft-based apprenticeship in a CE&I discipline.
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Qualifications
- Minimum of a BEng(Hons) degree in a relevant CE&I discipline, grade 2:1 or above.
- 5 years industry experience in a Design role, delivering Engineering Design solutions.
- Certified in CompEx Unit Ex12 (IEC 60079-14).
- Experienced & qualified in BS7671, 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
- Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET) or equivalent professional engineering institution membership.
- Knowledge of Human Factors in Engineering.
- Knowledge/experience of Motion Control system design.
- Knowledge/experience of Functional Safety, Nuclear Safety & Security within the nuclear industry.
Why Westinghouse?
We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits, and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.
Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:
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Attractive compensation.
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Great benefits and safety:
- Peer-to-peer recognition program.
- Life insurance.
- Pension plan.
- Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members.
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Learning and development opportunities.
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We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.
You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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