Principal Electrical Engineer
Rock Hill, SC · HybridJob$103–129K/yrPosted 2w agoStill listed today
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The Principal Electrical Engineer leads a team in the design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of nuclear power plants. Reporting to the Manager of Electrical Engineering, the role resolves critical electrical engineering issues and supports pressurized water reactor projects. It uses a hybrid work arrangement with regular on-site collaboration in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, or Rock Hill, South Carolina.
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Full job description
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
About the role:
As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will use your electrical engineering expertise to lead a team in the design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of nuclear power plants.
You will report to the Manager of Electrical Engineering. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, blending remote flexibility with regular on-site collaboration at either our Rock Hill, SC or Cranberry Township, PA location.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop further technical expertise in US and international nuclear markets.
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Resolve critical electrical engineering issues affecting the construction and operation of nuclear power plants.
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Involved in the design and operation of pressurized water reactor (PWR) nuclear power plants
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Develop and deliver technical presentations to communicate a variety of issues: project status, problem resolution, electrical engineering recommendations
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Maintain a positive business relationship with Westinghouse customers.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required
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10+ years of related electrical engineering experience
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Technical Design and Analysis experience
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Engineering software experience
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Must value safety and quality
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Engineering in Training and Professional Engineer license
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 to $129,000 per year.
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Why Westinghouse?
Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:
• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program
Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:
• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
Get connected with Westinghouse on social media: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn| YouTube
How this job compares
Set against the 3,178 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$103–129K/yr
- South Carolina median$115–189K/yr36 salary ranges
- US median$121–202K/yr2,000 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $116K, is 32% below the South Carolina median midpoint ($170K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Engineering salary ranges in South Carolina.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 52 open Electrical Engineering jobs in South Carolina and 3,178 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in South Carolina
- Oracle11 open
- Westinghouse Electric Company (this employer)8 open
- Eaton Corporation4 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (2,263 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,611 of the 3,178 open Electrical Engineering jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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