Substation Engineer, Lead

Westinghouse Electric; United States; On-site; USD 89,544 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric is seeking a Substation Engineer, Lead, based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL on a 1 year contract. You will act as the substation SME, oversee field process implementation, and guide improvements across teams.

You will manage asset data transfers into Maximo and guarantee proper documentation and regulatory alignment. The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years in substation engineering, knowledge of NERC, and experience with Maximo and Documentum; leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required; other engineering degrees acceptable.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in substation engineering and management.
• Strong knowledge of NERC compliance.
• Experience with asset and document management systems (Maximo, Documentum).
• Proven leadership and change-management capabilities.
• Experience in power generation or renewable energy tech.
• Maximo and Documentum expertise.

Responsibilities

• Serve as customer representative for substation SME.
• Oversee contracting team to implement field processes and guide improvements.
• Support transfer of asset attributes into Maximo asset management.
• Support activation of required preventive maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with solar and energy storage project managers, operations teams, and engineering staff.
• Store and manage substation drawings and reports in D2/Documentum.

Skills

Substation engineering

Leadership

Change management

Education

Electrical Engineering (BS)

Engineering degree(s)

Tools

Maximo

Documentum

Job description

Opportunity Overview

Substation Engineer, Lead based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. This is a 1 year contract assignment. It is a W-2 position.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Substation subject matter expert serving as customer representative.


• You will oversee the contracting team to implement process in the field and guide process improvements.


• Support transfer of asset attributes into asset management system (Maximo).


• Support activation of required preventive maintenance (PM) tasks for the site.


• Collaborate with solar and energy storage project managers, operations teams, and engineering and construction personnel.


• Store all documents in document management systems (D2/Documentum), including substation physical, electrical, relay, and equipment drawings.


• Record and store documentation of protection and control systems.


• Store configuration files for non-protection relays, including communication processors, meters, PLCs, and transformer temperature monitors.


• Ensure transfer of As-Builts post construction.


• Catalog all commissioning and test reports, including relay installations, equipment tests, and ground grid test reports.


• Support control center operations checkout processes.


• Manage the communication protocol tracking files.


• Provide recommendations for procurement of critical spare parts.


• Ensure transfer and storage of important regulatory and contract documents, such as FAC, MOD, CIP, and agreements like PPA and GIA.

Who You Are:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineer, and other engineering degrees with relevant experience.


• Must have at least (15+ Years) experience


• Understanding of NERC compliance requirements.


• Work experience in substation engineering, construction and management.


• Experience with asset management systems and document management systems


• Demonstrated capability in leading development and change efforts.


• Experience in power generation or renewable energy technology.


• Expertise with Maximo and Documentum.

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!

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits


• 401(k) Savings Plan


• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $65.00/hr. to $70.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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