Electrical Engineer

Westinghouse; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a 1-year contract. This remote role includes occasional travel to Juno Beach, FL, and focuses on system design, grid optimization, and risk management from concept to execution.

You will bring 11+ years in PLC programming (Schneider Electric preferred), Modbus/DNP3 expertise, Ignition SCADA and HMI development, and strong utility-scale energy project experience, including BESS and energy storage tech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or related field.
• 11+ years of PLC programming experience, preferably Schneider Electric platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Modbus, DNP3 and industrial protocols.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA platform and HMI development.
• Background in power systems and utility-scale energy projects.
• Experience with utility-scale renewables or power generation projects.
• Familiarity with BESS control, inverters and energy storage tech.
• Awareness of grid interconnections and utility standards.
• Travel up to 25% for project commissioning support.
• NERC CIP cybersecurity awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level oversight of engineering and project execution.
• Negotiate technical and regulatory requirements and influence decisions.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and ensure standard compliance.
• Act as technical authority on engineering standards and practices.
• Manage PPA, LGIA and OEM testing completion.

Skills

PLC programming

Schneider Electric platforms

Modbus

DNP3

Ignition SCADA

HMI development

Power systems

Energy storage technologies

Regulatory awareness

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA platform

HMI development

PPA knowledge

LGIA knowledge

Job description

About the role:

We're looking for an Electrical Engineer on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment.(W-2) You will provide high-level expertise in system design, grid optimization, and technical risk management. Work with customer leadership to guide engineering strategies, solve complex challenges, and ensure long-term infrastructure resilience. You would have an advanced experience in system integration, and risk management, ensuring project success from conception through execution.

Location: Remote with trips to Juno Beach, FL 33408

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-level oversight of engineering and project execution, negotiate technical and regulatory requirements, and influence executive-level project decisions.

• Leads multi-disciplinary engineering teams, ensure compliance with industry standards, and optimize technical designs for energy infrastructure.
• Acts as the technical authority on engineering standards, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• You will manage PPA, LGIA, and OEM testing completion.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

• 11+ years of experience in PLC programming, preferably Schneider Electric platforms
• Experience of Modbus, DNP3, and industrial communication protocols
• Experience with Ignition SCADA platform and HMI development
• Experience with power systems and utility-scale energy project
• Experience with utility-scale renewable energy or power generation projects
• Knowledge of BESS control systems, inverters, and energy storage technologies
• Familiarity with grid interconnection requirements and utility standards
• Experience with FAT/SAT testing procedures and commissioning protocols
• Full accountability for PPA, LGIA, and OEM testing completion
• Ability to travel up to 25% for project commissioning support
• NERC CIP cybersecurity awareness

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $65.00/hr. to $70.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities