Engineer-Level 1

Westinghouse Electric Company; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

W-2 Contract

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking an Engineer-Level 1 on a 1-year, US-based contract (W-2) focused on utility-scale solar, BESS, and power plant operations. You will perform engineering studies, coordinate projects, and provide guidance under varying supervision.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 1–5 years of relevant experience; knowledge of ETAP/EDISON and power systems is a plus. Pass regulatory, background, and psych checks is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• 1–5 years of engineering experience.
• Candidate must be able to pass regulatory training, background & psych checks.

Responsibilities

• Provides interpretations and conclusions from data, develops technical documentation, and gives technical guidance to lower-level engineers and technicians.
• Prepares job cost estimates, pole bore details, NJUNS forms, and any other required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects.
• Promotes a safe and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Data interpretation

Power BI

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

ETAP

EDISON

Job description

Please Note: **No Third-Party or C2C Firms**

*Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship*

We are searching for an Engineer-Level 1 on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment. (W-2) Responsible for performing engineering assignments ranging from limited scope and complexity to advanced engineering projects requiring expertise in multiple disciplines. You will work under varying levels of supervision depending on experience, with increasing independence at higher levels. You will assist with project management, negotiations, performance tracking and reporting.

Engages in decision-making, technical analysis, project coordination, and engineering oversight, with a focus on utility-scale solar, BESS, and power plant operations. You will also work as an extension of the engineering team, ensuring designs meet project specifications, safety standards, and long-term performance and reliability goals.

1-year contract assignment. (W-2)

Responsibilities:

• Provides interpretations and conclusions from data, develops technical documentation, and gives technical guidance to lower-level engineers and technicians. Prepares job cost estimates, pole bore details, NJUNS forms, and any other required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects.
• Promotes a safe and inclusive work environment.

Specialized Engineering Functions –

• Electrical/I&C Engineering: Electric distribution system, Power systems, ladder logic, safe shutdown analysis, computational tools (ETAP, EDISON).
• Mechanical Engineering: Pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pipe stress analysis, ASME standards.
• Civil/Structural Engineering: Designs and manages civil infrastructure components, including foundations, site grading, and drainage systems - Seismic qualification, pipe supports, GT Strudel, welding, rigging.MOV Valve Engineering: Diagnostics, troubleshooting, valve program management.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• Relevant Experience: 1 - 5 years of experience in engineering studies and analysis, applying engineering-related disciplines to solve moderate difficulty assignments.

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of Power BI
• Understanding of Renewables technology (Power Plants)

** Candidates must be able to pass regulatory training, background & psych checks **

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 $35.00/hr. to $40.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities