Renewable Plant - Onboarding Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for Eligible Positions

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company’s WECTEC Staffing Services is seeking an Onboarding Engineer for renewable generation and battery energy storage projects. The role is a 1-year contract (W-2) in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, reporting to the onsite Manager, supporting onboarding into Power Generation Division and the NERC Compliance program.

You will review engineering evidence, validate models (PSSE/PSLF/PSCAD), and ensure data integrity across drawings, settings, and commissioning results.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Requires 3+ years of experience in electrical/power systems engineering, utility operations, or managing power industry projects (solar and BESS).

Responsibilities

• Manage and technically review engineering and NERC compliance evidence required for onboarding new renewable generation and battery energy storage facilities.
• Review pre-synchronization and as-built power system models, including PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD models, and verify consistency with equipment data, drawings, field settings, and commissioning results.
• Review and interpret electrical one-line and three-line diagrams, transmission, substation and collection system drawings, equipment specifications, cable and impedance data, transformer parameters, and other electrical design documentation.
• Review MOD-related testing and model verification results to confirm that models and supporting evidence appropriately represent the installed facility and demonstrated performance.
• Review plant controller, inverter, protection and relay settings, short-circuit studies, reactive capability studies, frequency and voltage ride-through documentation, commissioning test results, and other applicable technical evidence.
• Use AI/development tools such as Python, Power Automate to automate engineering data processing, evidence validation, data reconciliation, calculations, quality checks, and other repeatable engineering activities.
• Develop Power BI dashboards to provide visibility into onboarding status, evidence completeness, technical review status, deficiencies, due dates, and overall project readiness.
• Use Maximo to support integration of engineering and compliance activities with applicable asset information and work management processes.
• Develop repeatable and traceable engineering processes that support onboarding practices across the renewable fleet.

Skills

Python

Power Automate

Power BI

Power systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

PSSE

PSLF

PSCAD

Maximo

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Renewable Plant - Onboarding Engineer on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment. (W-2). You will support the onboarding of new renewable generation and battery energy storage facilities into Power Generation Division operations and the NERC Compliance program. You will report to the onsite Manager.

These documents include electrical drawings, equipment specifications, power system studies, protection and control settings, commissioning documentation, power system models, and test results. We will place emphasis on NERC MOD-related modeling, testing, and model verification.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and technically review engineering and NERC compliance evidence required for onboarding new renewable generation and battery energy storage facilities
• Review pre-synchronization and as-built power system models, including applicable PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD models, and verify consistency with equipment data, drawings, field settings, and commissioning results
• Review and interpret electrical one-line and three-line diagrams, transmission, substation and collection system drawings, equipment specifications, cable and impedance data, transformer parameters, and other electrical design documentation
• Review MOD-related testing and model verification results to confirm that models and supporting evidence appropriately represent the installed facility and demonstrated performance
• Review plant controller, inverter, protection and relay settings, short-circuit studies, reactive capability studies, frequency and voltage ride-through documentation, commissioning test results, and other applicable technical evidence.
• Use AI/development tools such as Python, Power Automate to automate engineering data processing, evidence validation, data reconciliation, calculations, quality checks, and other repeatable engineering activities
• Develop Power BI dashboards to provide visibility into onboarding status, evidence completeness, technical review status, deficiencies, due dates, and overall project readiness
• Use Maximo to support integration of engineering and compliance activities with applicable asset information and work management processes.
• Develop repeatable and traceable engineering processes that support onboarding practices across the renewable fleet

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Requires 3+ years of experience in electrical/power systems engineering, utility operations, or managing power industry projects (solar and BESS).

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in power flow and dynamic simulation tools (PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD).
• Familiarity with NERC compliance and MOD testing standards.
• Scripting and data tools experience (Python, Power Automate, Power BI).

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!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

Competitive Pay & Benefits

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 $45.00/hr. to $50.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities