Electrical Engineer

Westinghouse Electric; United States; On-site; USD 89,544 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for a 1-year contract to provide high-level expertise in system design and grid optimization. This remote role involves overseeing engineering execution and leading multi-disciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least 11 years of experience, including PLC programming and utility-scale energy projects. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience in PLC programming, preferably Schneider Electric platforms.
• Full accountability for PPA, LGIA, and OEM testing completion.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for project commissioning support.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level oversight of engineering and project execution.
• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams and optimize designs for energy infrastructure.
• Act as technical authority on engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

PLC programming

Modbus and DNP3 protocols

SCADA platform and HMI development

Power systems and utility-scale energy projects

BESS control systems and energy storage

FAT/SAT testing procedures

NERC CIP cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

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.
• 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 with 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

Benefits

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

Base salary range for this position is estimated to be $65.00/hr. to $70.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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