Substation Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Job summary

A global energy solutions provider is seeking a Substation Engineer to oversee projects from conception through construction. The ideal candidate will have over 11 years of experience in substation design and engineering, with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include managing project deliverables and working collaboratively with various teams. This contract role offers a competitive salary between $55.00/hr to $60.00/hr, along with benefits such as health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience in Substation design and engineering of High Voltage substation/switchyard projects.
• PMP or P.E. in related discipline is preferred.
• Some travel required within North America.

Responsibilities

• Work on assigned substation projects from conception through construction and commissioning.
• Secure engineering consulting resources and coordinate with project teams.
• Manage long-lead major material orders to minimize project risk.

Skills

Substation design

High Voltage engineering

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or 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 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 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 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.

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.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com.

You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com.

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