System Planning Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work considered

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Florida is seeking a System Planning Engineer on a 1-year contract (W-2). This entry-level role supports renewable energy and transmission projects by collecting engineering inputs, maintaining documentation, and tracking study progress with internal teams and consultants.

The position involves modeling with tools such as PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, and PSLF, helping with basic power flow and stability studies, and assisting in interconnection process documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Interest in power systems, renewable energy, and transmission planning.
• Willingness to learn power system analysis tools and modeling techniques.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect engineering drawings and datasheets for modeling and studies.
• Maintain organized records to support project documentation.
• Track study progress with internal teams and consultants.
• Assist in basic power flow, voltage, and stability studies.
• Learn and apply PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, and PSLF tools.
• Support model creation for solar, wind, and battery projects.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior staff.

Skills

Power systems

Renewable energy

Modeling techniques

Communication

Team collaboration

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

Aspen

PSLF

Job description

Please Note: **No Third-Party or C2C Firms**

*Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship*

We are searching for a System Planning Engineer on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment. (W-2) The Entry-Level Power System Planning Engineer supports renewable energy and transmission projects by collecting engineering inputs, maintaining documentation, and tracking study progress with internal teams and consultants. The engineer assists with modeling, technical studies, and compliance activities using industry-standard tools, ensuring accurate data and timely delivery that contribute directly to the success of solar, wind, battery, and transmission projects. This position will support engineering activities for renewable and transmission projects within the Engineering and Construction department.

Job Location: Onsite at Juno Beach, FL is preferred, Remote candidates will be considered

1-year contract assignment. (W-2)

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect engineering drawings and technical datasheets from internal and external sources as inputs for modeling and studies, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information before use.
• Maintain organized records of drawings, specifications, and equipment data to support project documentation.
• Track the status of ongoing studies performed internally and by external consultants and help provide required information or data inputs to ensure studies progress smoothly and on schedule.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to technical discussions with guidance from senior engineers.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing basic power flow, voltage, and stability studies under supervision.
• Learn and apply industry-standard software tools such as PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, and PSLF.
• Support the creation and validation of models for solar, wind, and battery projects.
• Assist in monitoring interconnection requirements and documenting impacts for internal use.
• Contribute to the development of internal tools and processes to improve efficiency.
• Prepare draft reports, presentations, and communications for review by senior staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (required).
• Interest in power systems, renewable energy, and transmission planning.
• Willingness to learn power system analysis tools and modeling techniques.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $40.00/hr. to $49.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities