Transmission Line Principal Engineer

Westinghouse; United States; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Income Protection

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse is seeking a Transmission Line Principal Engineer via WECTEC Staffing Services in Juno Beach, FL. This 1-year contract role focuses on managing the design of transmission lines for wind, solar, and storage projects.

Remote work is possible for the right candidate, with travel in North America. You will coordinate with consultants, secure resources, and guide the line-design scope from conception through execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 7+ years in development, design, engineering, and construction of HV transmission line projects.
• Ability to understand one-line and three-line diagrams and related deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Manage design by consultants for transmission lines and stand-alone projects.
• Coordinate with Early Stage Project Manager to define requirements and scope.
• Source and manage engineering resources from approved suppliers.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to secure route, data and permits for design and build.

Skills

One-line / Three-line diagrams

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.

About the role

Location: Juno Beach, FL, Remote for the right candidate. We are looking for a Transmission Line Principal Engineer on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment. (W-2) You will be responsible for the management of design for assigned transmission generation tie lines for Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage, and for stand‑alone transmission line projects. You will work in the Engineering & Construction (E&C) Group and is responsible for managing the design of transmission line projects from conception (Early Stage) through construction and commissioning (Execution). Client does not self‑perform design. Line design is performed by engineering consultants under the direction of the Transmission Line Principal Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• This role is limited to the transmission line. Others manage substation design, power systems analysis, protection and control.
• 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 secure engineering consulting resources from a list of approved suppliers by developing a scope of work, securing bids, evaluating, and awarding work through the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Group.
• The Transmission Line Principal Engineer must coordinate with other project stakeholders to develop and secure a route, support the engineering data, and permits necessary to design and build 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in the development, design, engineering, and construction of High Voltage Transmission line projects.
• Requires 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 $70.00/hr. to $94.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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