Senior Electrical Engineer

Westinghouse Electric; United States; Remote; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric, through WECTEC Staffing Services, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for BESS engineering and AI-enabled workflow tools in a remote US role. The 1-year W-2 contract focuses on supporting utility-scale BESS projects and modernizing engineering processes with Python-based tools.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years in power/energy projects, with experience in AI-enabled development platforms like Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and Devin.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in power, energy, data center, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of power system fundamentals: one-line diagrams, protection and controls, grounding, arc flash, and interconnection.
• Ability to validate software-generated engineering results against accepted calculations.

Responsibilities

• Review diagrams, equipment specs, calculations, drawings, and studies for BESS projects for accuracy and constructability.
• Support engineering activities involving batteries, power conversion systems, transformers, switchgear, grounding, and protection.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Power systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Claude Code

GitHub Copilot

Devin

Python

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:

This is a remote role

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer - BESS Engineering & Digital Tools on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment. (W-2) You will join the Engineering & Construction Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) team. You will provide core electrical engineering support for utility-scale BESS and inverter-based resource projects while helping modernize and scale engineering workflows through automation, internal software tools, and AI-assisted development.

You should also be comfortable translating engineering processes into practical Python-based tools and web applications using AI-enabled development platforms such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Devin, or similar technologies.

Location: This is a remote position

1-year contract assignment. (W-2)

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical Engineering & BESS Design

• Review one-line diagrams, equipment specifications, electrical calculations, design drawings, and technical studies for accuracy, completeness, and constructability for utility-scale BESS and other inverter-based resource projects.
• Support engineering activities involving batteries, power conversion systems and inverters, transformers, switchgear, cables, grounding, protection, controls, and auxiliary power systems, and support their technical evaluation.

Engineering Tool Development & AI Enablement

• Identify repetitive, manual, or inconsistent engineering workflows that can be improved through automation or internal software tools.
• Develop and maintain engineering applications, calculation tools, data-validation utilities, dashboards, and workflow automation using AI assisted developed tools using open sourced and common software languages
• Use AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Devin, or similar platforms to accelerate software development, testing, documentation, and maintenance.
• Help develop responsible practices for the use of AI in engineering workflows, including technical validation, data handling, cybersecurity, and human review.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of engineering experience in power, energy, data center, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of power system fundamentals: one-line diagrams, protection and controls, grounding, arc flash, and interconnection.
• Ability to validate software-generated engineering results against accepted calculations.

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.

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 $55.00/hr. to $60.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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