Principal Engineer Substation

Laveer Engineering; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 89,544 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and income protection benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Laveer Engineering is hiring a Principal Engineer Substation to oversee substation projects from conception to commissioning. This position requires collaboration with project teams and external partners to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering, has over 7 years of experience in high-voltage projects, and is able to coordinate multiple engineering services effectively.

Competitive pay between $65.00–$70.00 per hour, along with health benefits and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in substation design and engineering.
• Experience in managing high-voltage projects is required.
• Willingness to travel within North America.

Responsibilities

• Secure engineering consulting resources from approved suppliers.
• Coordinate with project team to develop and secure substation site.
• Sourcing and selecting engineering and construction services.

Skills

Substation design

Project Engineering

High-voltage projects

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

PMP certification

P.E. certification

Job description

Requisition Number: 32842

Company: WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC.

Location: Remote, with some travel required within North America.

Contract: 1‑year assignment (W‑2).

Role Overview

Principal Engineer Substation responsible for all assigned substation projects from conception through construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure engineering consulting resources from approved suppliers by developing scopes of work, securing bids, evaluating, and awarding work through ISC Group.
• Coordinate with project team members to develop and secure a substation site, support engineering updates, data, and permits necessary to design and build the substation.
• Competitively source, select, and contract geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services, and support the E&C Cost Estimating Team with scope assumptions.
• Coordinate with other groups to ensure that the assigned E&C substation projects succeed, representing internal and external interests and presenting progress, issues, and risk mitigation in meetings.
• Assist ISC with substation project SOW creation, review, 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 across disciplines to determine project priorities, work plans, and lines of demarcation.
• Support assigned project commissioning activities to meet corporate goals.
• Assist Legal with regulatory filings, depositions, and hearings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in substation design and engineering of high‑voltage projects.
• Project Engineering and/or Project Management experience.
• PMP and/or P.E. certification in a related discipline.
• Some travel within North America.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $65.00–$70.00 per hour (salary dependent on experience, qualifications, and skills).
• Health and income protection benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid vacations for qualifying positions.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.