Grid Substation Principal Engineer, Transmission E&C

Westinghouse Electric - USA

  • Juno Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • $70–$94 Per Hour

Highlights

Support Transmission Services in reviewing interconnection documentation—system impact, facility, reactive, and harmonic studies, plus interconnection agreements—ensuring Transmission Owner requirements and E&C engineering design are consistent, ISO-compliant, and embedded in the design. Represent E&C interests and enable cross-functional success; deliver progress updates, articulate issues, and outline risk mitigations to multiple management levels.

Numbers & Facts

LocationJuno Beach, FL
Salary$70–$94 Per Hour

Description

Make an Impact in Clean Energy

WECTEC Staffing Services—part of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC—partners with innovators dedicated to delivering clean energy. We recognize our employees as our greatest asset and promote diversity across the global workplace.

Position Snapshot

  • Employment type: 1-year contract (W-2)
  • Work arrangement: Remote, with some travel across North America
  • Reporting: Onsite Manager
  • Scope: Own substation projects from early development through construction and commissioning

What You’ll Do

  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to identify, develop, and secure substation sites; gather data and permits necessary to engineer and build the substation.
  • Provide training, due diligence, and technical oversight of external Engineers of Record (EOR) to ensure alignment with generation interconnection agreements, SOWs, project specifications, site-specific requirements, and all relevant standards (IEEE, NESC, ASCE, and other industry codes).
  • Represent E&C interests and enable cross-functional success; deliver progress updates, articulate issues, and outline risk mitigations to multiple management levels.
  • Support Transmission Services in reviewing interconnection documentation—system impact, facility, reactive, and harmonic studies, plus interconnection agreements—ensuring Transmission Owner requirements and E&C engineering design are consistent, ISO-compliant, and embedded in the design.
  • Assist ISC with SOW creation, reviews, approvals, and preparation of shopping carts for engineering services and materials.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering (preferred)
  • 7+ years in high-voltage substation design/engineering (helpful)
  • Experience in Project Engineering/Project Management; PMP or P.E. in a related field (helpful)

Our Safety Pledge

Safety is our guiding principle—always. If you value a culture that puts people first, you’ll thrive here.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base pay range: $70.00/hr to $94.00/hr (dependent on experience, qualifications, and skills)
  • Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Paid Vacations for qualifying positions

About WECTEC Staffing Services

From scalable staffing to specialized placements, we deliver best-in-class service across technical and corporate roles, supporting contracts in more than five countries.

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**Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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