Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Westinghouse Electric · Hopkins, SC

Level: Engineer
Team: Controls
Base pay: $85k–$107k
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 4+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 21 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Westinghouse Electric (industrial) in Hopkins, SC. Optimization, and reliability of instrumentation, control systems, and electrical systems supporting manufacturing processes.

They ask for: 4+ years · degree required
Tools it names: PLC
Base pay: $85k–$107k
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in South Carolina: typical posted base $95k–$120k. This one lists $85k–$107k.

Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 26 controls engineer openings in South Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 25 other live controls postings in South Carolina.

Base pay: About 11% below similar roles
Experience asked: Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ PLC 77%
Automation 73%
Robotics 31%
Root cause 31%
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 31%
Team leadership 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 4+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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This plant: Westinghouse Electric in Hopkins

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Full description from Westinghouse ElectricAs posted on their careers site.Show

About the role

As a Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Engineer you will be a technical member responsible for the design, optimization, and reliability of instrumentation, control systems, and electrical systems supporting manufacturing processes.

You will report to the Design Engineering and Planned Modifications Manager and be located at our Columbia, SC facility. You will support this role 100% onsite.

Key Responsibilities

◆Support upgrade projects involving I&C and power activities.
◆Implement rapid response plant modifications from the design phase through installation and startup.
◆Perform engineering design and analysis and propose solutions to complex problems.
◆Coordinate and direct the efforts of designers and craft personnel during implementation of projects.
◆Create project schedules and budgets. Track progress and spending.
◆Develop scopes of work and bid packages.
◆Support and work with other plant groups including Operations, Maintenance, Work Management and Reliability Engineering.
◆Participate in hazard and safety analysis reviews.

Qualifications

✓Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
✓4+ years of industrial or manufacturing experience
✓Expertise in instrumentation, controls, and power systems
✓Experience with DCS/PLC platforms
✓Knowledge of electrical distribution systems and process control principles

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 $85,200 to $106,500 per year.

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 .

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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.