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Distribution/ T&S (Transmission & Substation) SME

Westinghouse Electric Company

Remote · USContract / Temporary$65–70/hrPosted 3 days agoStill listed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$65–70/hr
Location
Remote · US
Schedule
Contract / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active PE License, requiredMaster's degree, required

Job overview

Westinghouse is seeking a Distribution/Transmission & Substation subject matter expert for a one-year W-2 contract assignment. The role provides engineering expertise in system design, performance optimization, regulatory compliance, grid reliability, and infrastructure modernization. It also supports renewable-site Controls/SCADA onboarding, asset reliability strategies, and system planning. The position is remote, with quarterly in-person collaboration in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and 5% travel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Distribution Engineering, nice to haveTransmission Engineering, nice to haveSubstation Engineering, nice to haveSystem Design, nice to havePerformance Optimization, nice to haveRegulatory Compliance, nice to haveGrid Reliability, nice to haveInfrastructure Modernization, nice to haveTransformer Reliability, nice to havePredictive Maintenance, nice to haveEngineering Analysis, nice to haveDSBN Engineering, nice to haveControls/SCADA, nice to haveSCADA Bot, nice to havePLC Code, nice to haveInverter Verification, nice to haveApache Server FTP, nice to haveDistribution Utility Operations, nice to haveTransmission and Substation Construction, nice to have

Qualifications

Master's in Structural, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, requiredActive PE License, required13kV to 240kV Working Knowledge, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full 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: Remote but need to travel to Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 once per quarter for in-person collaboration with the team. We are looking for a Distribution/ T&S (Transmission & Substation) SME on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment. (W-2) You will provide subject matter expertise in distribution, transmission or substation engineering, including system design, performance optimization, and regulatory compliance. You will work with internal and external teams to implement engineering solutions, ensuring grid stability, and reliability. You will support the standards development, failure analysis, and infrastructure modernization to enhance long-term operational efficiency. Develop and implement reliability strategies for transformer assets, ensuring performance and longevity. You will work with customer operations teams to identify failure risks, predictive maintenance strategies, and integrate reliability improvements. Support system planning by providing advanced engineering analysis. You will report to the onsite manager.

1-year contract assignment. (W-2)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) on DSBN and T&S engineering, advising executives on strategic projects.

  • Lead long-term infrastructure planning and grid expansion projects.

  • Establish company-wide standards for substation and transmission design and performance.

  • You will manage the documentation, inspection, verification and evaluation of Controls/SCADA systems for wind, solar and battery sites that are being onboarded

  • The Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Controls/SCADA will align with a Technical Services Manager on the documents to get turned over in Unifier so the correct team can pull them

  • Use SCADA Bot to compare what is in Sequoia/CEWIS to what is in the tag standardization template

  • Use AI tools to compare the PLC code library to the PLC code that is delivered to the site.

  • Perform Inverter parameter verification.

  • If it's a GE technology, setting up the Apache server FTP transfer will be required.

  • Collaborate with other Technical Service Managers and other Points of Contact (POC's) throughout the Renewable Operations Integration (ROI), Engineering & Construction (E&C) and Power Generation Division (PGD) teams.

  • 5% of your role will involve travel.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Master's degree in Structural, Electrical, or Civil Engineering and Active PE license required.

  • Relevant Experience: Prior experience in Distribution utility operations and Transmission & Substation construction with working knowledge of voltages from 13kV to 240kV.

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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources team at [email protected]

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

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,127 open Substation Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$65–70/hr
  • US median$48–60/hr34 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $67.50/hr, is 20% above the US median midpoint ($56/hr) — in the top quarter of Substation Engineer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 38 open Substation Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 1,127 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
Substation Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 15 years (1,051 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 3 of the 1,127 open Substation Engineer jobs (under 1%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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