Industrial Facilities Power & Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description Power the mission that powers the Navy and nuclear industries

At Curtiss‑Wright EMD in Pittsburgh (Cheswick), PA, your electrical expertise will safeguard uptime, elevate safety, and enable the manufacturing of critical technologies used where failure is not an option. If you’re driven by purpose and precision, this role offers the canvas to make a measurable difference.

Your mission

Be the technical steward of our plant’s electrical infrastructure—strategize, design, analyze, and maintain the systems that keep production humming.

Key outcomes

• Reliability: Build and refine preventive/predictive maintenance; write actionable work instructions; eliminate repeat failures through root-cause actions.
• Project delivery: Scope and lead small construction and electrical installation projects; coordinate in-house electricians and contractors; manage budgets and appropriation requests.
• Safety and compliance: Perform SKM short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash analyses; apply NEC and NFPA 70/70B/70E; maintain compliance with laws, regulations, and codes.
• Optimization: Analyze data, drawings, and reports; design layouts and upgrades; plan infrastructure and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Systems expertise: Own distribution from 25 kV to 208/120 V; support networking cabling (fiber/copper), fire alarm, security, and camera systems.

What you need to succeed

• BS in Electrical Engineering (accredited).
• 2+ years of facilities engineering experience within manufacturing.
• Proficiency with CAD for design/document control.
• Strong command of NEC; NFPA 70, 70B, 70E; and relevant standards/regulations.
• U.S. citizenship (required by DoD) and the ability to obtain/maintain necessary DoD security clearances and approvals.

Rewards and growth

Salary: $76,200–$110,000 per year

Range is specific to PA. Offer details reflect your experience and qualifications, role scope, and market/business conditions.

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
• Health and wellness coverage
• Learning and development opportunities
• Referral incentives
• Competitive pay and employee recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & supportive culture

Who we are

EMD, a Curtiss‑Wright business unit headquartered in Cheswick, PA, delivers proven, reliable critical-function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms, and power conditioning electronics for the U.S. Navy and commercial nuclear utility customers. Discover more at http://www.emd.cwfc.com/. Also see: Our Values and our ESG commitments.

Third‑party recruiter policy

Unsolicited agency referrals are not accepted. Agencies may participate only by invitation from our Talent Acquisition Team and with executed agreements. Any resumes submitted directly to Curtiss‑Wright personnel or affiliates will not qualify for a fee and become the property of Curtiss‑Wright.

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Compliance and equal opportunity

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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