Senior Substation Engineer – HV Switchyard Projects

Westinghouse; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health and Income Prot.

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for Qualifying Position

Job summary

Westinghouse Nuclear Energy seeks a Substation Engineer Level 3 for a 1-year, W-2 contract in Juno Beach, FL, with some travel within North America. You will guide substation design from conception to execution, coordinating with the Development Group and the on-site manager.

The role requires 11+ years of HV substation experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; PMP or PE is preferred. Expect active collaboration with multiple teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• 11+ years in substation design and HV switchyard engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• PMP or PE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Secure engineering consulting resources from approved suppliers by developing scope of work, securing bids, evaluating and awarding work through ISC Group.
• Coordinate with project team and transmission owners to develop and secure a switchyard site; support engineering updates, data, and permits.
• Contract, source, and manage geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services; support E&C cost estimating with scope assumptions.
• Represent E&C interests in meetings with management and stakeholders, briefing on progress, issues, and risk mitigation.
• Review interconnection documentation with Transmission Services, and ensure compliance with owner requirements and E&C design.
• Communicate with transmission owners/operators/ISOs to ensure deliverables meet off-taker requirements and are accurate.
• Manage long-lead major material orders; assist ISC with SOW creation, approvals, and procurement.
• Support E&C Estimating with template updates and project feedback.

Skills

Substation design

HV switchyard

Project engineering/management

PMP or PE

Education

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

Job description

Westinghouse Nuclear Energy seeks a Substation Engineer Level 3 for a 1-year, W-2 contract in Juno Beach, FL, with some travel within North America. You will guide substation design from conception to execution, coordinating with the Development Group and the on-site manager.

The role requires 11+ years of HV substation experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; PMP or PE is preferred. Expect active collaboration with multiple teams and vendors.