Substation Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC (via WECTEC Staffing Services) seeks a Substation Engineer, Level 3, for a 1-year contract in Juno Beach, Florida. You will oversee substation projects from conception to execution, coordinating with the development group and on-site management to meet scope and timelines.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or civil/structural engineering; 11+ years in HV substation design; PMP or PE licensure; and travel within North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical or civil/structural engineering.
• 11+ years of experience in substation design and HV projects.
• PMP or PE licensure desired.
• Willingness to travel within North America.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage switchyard project scope with ISC and suppliers.
• Coordinate with project teams and transmission owners to secure approvals and permits.
• Source and contract geotechnical, surveying, engineering and construction services.
• Support E&C estimating and cost-control for switchyard projects.

Skills

Substation design

Project management

Power systems

PMP/PE licensure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil-Structural Engineering

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.

Opportunity Overview

Substation Engineer, Level 3. You will work with all assigned substation projects from conception (Early Stage) through construction and commissioning (Execution). In the conceptual phase, you will work with the Early-Stage Project Manager to support the engineering requirements and scope with the Development Group.

Support assigned project commissioning activities to meet corporate goals. You will report to the onsite Manager.

Location: Juno Beach, FL with Some travel required within North America. 1-year contract assignment. (W-2)

Your Day-to-Day

• Secure engineering consulting resources from a list of approved suppliers by developing a scope of work, securing bids, evaluating, and awarding work through Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Group.
• Coordinate with other project team members and transmission owners to develop and secure a switchyard site, support any engineering updates, data and permits necessary to develop the switchyard.
• Competitively source, select and contracting geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services, and supporting the E&C Cost Estimating Team with scope assumptions.
• Coordination with other groups to ensure that the assigned E&C switchyard projects are successful. Generally responsible for representing E&C's internal and external interests on assigned projects, including presentations/briefing on current progress, issues, and risk mitigation in meetings with various levels of management.
• Support Transmission Services during review of interconnection documentation including system impact studies, facility studies, reactive and harmonic studies and Interconnection agreements and ensures that Transmission Owner requirements and E&C engineering design are consistent and
• Will work with and communicate often to the respective transmission owners/operators/ISOs to ensure project deliverables will meet specific off-taker requirements, are and accurate.
• Manage all project long lead major material orders to minimize risk of delays or exceeding the project budget. Assist ISC with all switchyard project SOW creation, approval, and preparation of shopping carts for engineering services and materials promptly.
• Support E&C Estimating with template update via project feedback, technical support, and scope modifications.

Who You Are

• We prefer a bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 11-+ years of experience in Substation design and engineering of High Voltage substation/switchyard projects.
• Project Engineering or Project Management experience with.
• PMP or P.E. in related discipline.
• Some travel required within North America.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities