Principal Engineer Substation

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: Remote position

We are looking for a Principal Engineer-Substation on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment. (W-2) You will be responsible for 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. You will report to the onsite manager.

There will be some travel required within North America. Manage all project long lead major material orders to minimize risk of delays or exceeding the project budget.

You will support Transmission Services during review of interconnection documentation including system impact studies, facility studies, reactive and harmonic studies and Interconnection agreements.

Location: Remote position

1-year contract assignment. (W-2)

Key Responsibilities:

• You are responsible for training, due diligence, and technical oversight of external engineers of record (EOR) for all assigned substation projects. This oversight ensures compliance with required generation interconnection agreements, scope of work documents, project specifications, site specific design requirements, and all applicable industry codes and standards, including IEEE, NESC, and ASCE.
• Coordinate with other project partners to develop and secure a substation site, support any engineering updates, data and permits necessary to design and build the substation.
• Will work with and communicate often to the respective transmission owners/operators/ISOs to ensure project deliverables will meet specific off-taker requirements, are and accurate.
• Work collaboratively with project engineering resources in various disciplines to determine project priorities, work plans and lines of demarcation.
• Ensure projects are efficiently, cost effectively and safely implemented in accordance with department process, procedures, industry standards and policies.
• Support assigned project commissioning activities to meet corporate objectives.
• Support Legal in any regulatory filings, depositions and/or hearings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Must have 7+ years experience in Substation design and engineering of High Voltage substation projects.
• Project Engineering and/or Project Management experience with. PMP and/or P.E. in related discipline is helpful.

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 $66.00/hr. to $71.00/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

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