Substation Project Engineer

Substation Project Engineer at Westinghouse Electric Company Substation Project Engineer at Westinghouse Electric Company in Jupiter, Florida Posted in 7 days ago.

Type:

full-time

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 Substation Project Engineer on behalf of our client.

This is a 1-year contract assignment.(W-2) The Engineering & Construction Business Unit is looking for a Substation Project Engineer to join their team in Juno Beach Office, FL. You will lead a team of engineers and technical specialists that perform engineering functions. This job is responsible for applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. You will evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional renewable generation substation projects. This role provides direction on projects to the department or project team members. Travel between worksites and other locations is an essential job function and expectation of the position. You must hold a valid driver's license . You will be expected to spend a portion of their time attending meetings at other worksites or in the field. This Substation project engineering position will occasionally be required to drive to various renewable generation substations projects across Florida..

Location:

Juno Beach, FL preferred but open to Remote 1-year contract assignment.(W-2) Job Duties & Responsibilities include :

• All assigned renewable generation 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.

Projects can begin as

FERC 1000

competitive transmission project proposals, or as greenfield projects

• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.
• Identifies issues and challenges, measures, and validates results, and implements solutions.
• Provides information to internal and external clients on moderate to complex issues.
• Creates and communicates presentation materials for report out and updates with various levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Training, due diligence, and technical oversight of external engineers of record (EOR) for all assigned renewable generation substation projects to ensure compliance with required generation interconnection agreements, scope of work documents, project specifications, site specific design requirements, IEEE, NESC, ASCE and all other applicable industry codes and standards.
• Coordinate with other project stakeholders to develop and secure a substation site, support any engineering updates, data and permits necessary to design and build the substation.
• Coordination with other groups to ensure that the assigned E&C renewable generation substation projects are successful. Generally responsible for representing E&C's internal and external interests on assigned projects, including presentations/briefing on current progress, issues, and risk mitigation in meetings with various levels of management.
• Support Transmission Services during review of interconnection documentation including system impact studies, facility studies, reactive and harmonic studies and Interconnection agreements and ensures that Transmission Owner requirements and E&C engineering design are consistent and in compliance with all ISO requirements and incorporated into the project design.
• Support E&C Estimating with template update via project feedback, technical support, and scope modifications.
• Works collaboratively with project engineering resources in various disciplines to determine project priorities, work plans and lines of demarcation.
• Ensures 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.
• Provides coaching, leadership, and direction to project teams. Preferred Qualifications
• Certified Professional Engineer (PE)
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural engineering
• 4+ years' experience in Substation design and engineering of High Voltage substation projects is highly preferred.
• Project Engineering and/or Project Management experience with a strong bias for action.
• PMP and/or P.

E. in related discipline is a plus. Some travel required within North America. 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 $45.00/hr. to $50.00/hr. Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with

Disabilities FL:

Job# 19153