Engineer-Level 4 (Substation)

Westinghouse Electric Company; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 125,361 - 132,249; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for qualifying positions

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an Engineer-Level 4 (Substation) to lead substation projects from conception to execution. This role involves collaborating with project managers, securing resources, and representing internal interests in meetings. A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience is required. The position offers comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) savings plan, and paid vacations. The estimated salary range is $91.00/hr to $96.00/hr depending on qualifications and experience. Option for remote work available.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned substation projects from conception to execution.
• Collaborate with Early-Stage Project Managers to support engineering requirements and scope.
• Secure engineering consulting resources from approved suppliers.
• Coordinate with project team members to develop and secure a substation site.
• Competitively source and select engineering and construction services.
• Represent internal and external interests in meetings with management.
• Support Transmission Services during interconnection documentation reviews.
• Communicate with transmission owners/operators to meet requirements.
• Manage long-lead material orders to minimize risks.
• Assist ISC with substation project scope of work creation.
• Support Estimating with updates and scope modifications.
• Work with project engineering resources on work plans.
• Support project commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with Legal on regulatory filings.

Job description

Opportunity Overview

Join as an Engineer‑Level 4 (Substation) at Westinghouse Electric Company.

Position is based in Juno Beach, FL with the option to work remotely. This is a 1‑year W‑2 contract assignment.

As the Substation Engineering Leader, you will oversee a team of Substation Engineers from conceptual design through construction and commissioning, reporting to the onsite Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned substation projects from conception to execution.
• Collaborate with Early‑Stage Project Managers to support engineering requirements and scope.
• Secure engineering consulting resources from approved suppliers by developing scope of work, issuing bids, evaluating proposals, and awarding contracts through NEER’s Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Group.
• Coordinate with project team members to develop and secure a substation site, supporting engineering updates, data, and permits.
• Competitively source, select, and contract geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services.
• Represent E&C’s internal and external interests, presenting progress, issues, and risk mitigation in meetings with management.
• Support Transmission Services during interconnection documentation reviews.
• Communicate frequently with transmission owners/operators/ISOs to meet off‑taker requirements.
• Manage long‑lead material orders to minimize risk of delays or budget overruns.
• Assist ISC with substation project SOW creation, approval, and preparation of shopping carts for engineering services and materials.
• Support E&C Estimating with template updates, technical support, and scope modifications.
• Work with project engineering resources on work plans and lines of demarcation.
• Support assigned project commissioning activities to meet corporate goals.
• Collaborate with Legal on regulatory filings, depositions, and hearings.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of relevant experience.

Benefits & Compensation

• 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 $91.00/hr to $96.00/hr, dependent on experience, qualifications, and skills.

Company

WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, offers customer‑focused solutions with a global talent network.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Utilities