Transmission Line Principal Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 89,544 - 96,432; 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 leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Transmission Line Principal Engineer to oversee the design and management of high voltage transmission line projects. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. You will coordinate with various teams to ensure project success and represent interests in meetings. Competitive pay and a 1-year contract are offered, with safety and employee well-being prioritized.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in transmission line engineering and construction.
• Knowledge of transmission design and project management.
• Technical competence in engineering diagrams and common deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Manage transmission line projects from conception through construction.
• Coordinate with project teams for route development and engineering data.
• Represent internal and external interests on assigned projects.

Skills

High Voltage Transmission line design

Project coordination

Technical documentation understanding

Geotechnical analysis

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.

About the role:

We’re looking for a Transmission Line Principal Engineer on behalf of our client. This is a 1‑year contract assignment (W‑2). This is for the transmission generation tie lines for Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage, and stand‑alone transmission line projects.

The Transmission Line Principal Engineer will work in the Engineering & Construction (E&C) Group. You will manage the design of transmission line projects from conception (Early Stage) through construction and commissioning (Execution). Engineering consultants perform line design under the direction of the Transmission Line Principal Engineer. Location: Juno Beach, FL 33408.

Key Responsibilities:

• In the conceptual phase, the Transmission Line Principal Engineer works with the Early Stage Project Manager to define and influence the project requirements and scope with the Development Group. Projects can begin as FERC 1000 transmission project proposals, or as greenfield projects.
• The Transmission Line Principal Engineer must coordinate with other project team members to develop and secure a route, support the engineering data, and permits necessary to develop the line, including geotechnical and lidar data. Activities include competitively sourcing, selecting and contracting geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services, and supporting the E&C Cost Estimating Team with scope assumptions.
• We ask that you coordinate with other groups to ensure the projects are successful. Generally responsible for representing E&C’s internal and external interests on assigned projects, including presentations/briefings on current progress, issues, and risk mitigation in meetings with multiple levels of management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in the design, engineering, and construction of High Voltage Transmission line projects.
• Knowledge of transmission design.
• Technical competence such as the ability to understand one line and three‑line diagrams, general arrangements, plan and profiles and other common deliverables.
• 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 $65.00/hr. to $70.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities