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Substation Engineer, Lead

Westinghouse Electric

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OTHER, MA, US, 0 · Posted October 23, 2026

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Opportunity Overview :

Substation Engineer, Lead based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.

This is a 1 year contract assignment. It is a W-2 position. To be successful in this role, you need to be an experienced Substation Engineer. Your responsibilities would include overseeing document turnover and file management. This is necessary to ensure operational readiness and regulatory compliance for newly constructed substations within our renewable energy fleet. Important responsibilities include storing and managing test records, drawings, configuration files and ensuring compliance with NERC standards. You will have a primary interface with the construction and design engineers working together to ensure successful projects.

Your Day-to-Day:

Substation subject matter expert serving as customer representative.

You will oversee the contracting team to implement process in the field and guide process improvements.

Support transfer of asset attributes into asset management system (Maximo).

Support activation of required preventive maintenance (PM) tasks for the site.

Collaborate with solar and energy storage project managers, operations teams, and engineering and construction personnel.

Store all documents in document management systems (D2/Documentum), including substation physical, electrical, relay, and equipment drawings.

Record and store documentation of protection and control systems.

Store configuration files for non-protection relays, including communication processors, meters, PLCs, and transformer temperature monitors.

Ensure transfer of As-Builts post construction.

Catalog all commissioning and test reports, including relay installations, equipment tests, and ground grid test reports.

Support control center operations checkout processes.

Manage the communication protocol tracking files.

Provide recommendations for procurement of critical spare parts.

Ensure transfer and storage of important regulatory and contract documents, such as FAC, MOD, CIP, and agreements like PPA and GIA.

Who You Are:

Must have a Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineer, and other engineering degrees with relevant experience.

Must have at least (15+ Years) experience

Understanding of NERC compliance requirements.

Work experience in substation engineering, construction and management.

Experience with asset management systems and document management systems

Demonstrated capability in leading development and change efforts.

Experience in power generation or renewable energy technology.

Expertise with Maximo and Documentum.

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.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com

Get connected with WECTEC Staffing Services on social media: LinkedIn

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities