Principal Engineer- Substation
Remote · USContract / Temporary$55–60/hrPosted 3w agoStill listed today
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Job overview
The Principal Engineer-Substation will support FERC 1000 RFPs and early-stage diligence projects, working with project managers and the Development Group on engineering requirements and scope. The role sources and oversees engineering consulting resources, supports RFP narratives, and coordinates substation project development, procurement, and estimating. The assignment is a one-year W-2 contract and is remote or based in Juno Beach, Florida, with some North American travel.
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About the role:
We're looking for a Principal Engineer- Substation on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment.(W-2) You will work on all assigned substation projects for FERC 1000 RFP's and Early Stage Diligence Projects. 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 secure engineering consulting resources from a list of approved suppliers by developing a scope of work, securing bids, evaluating, and awarding work through the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Group. Support the RFP / Diligence effort and technical RFP narrative development.
Location: Remote or Juno Beach, FL. Some travel required within North America.
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversight ensures compliance with required documents, including RFP's, generation interconnection agreements, scope of work documents, project specifications, site specific design requirements, and all applicable industry codes and standards, such as IEEE, NESC, and ASCE.
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Coordinate with other project team members to develop and secure a substation site, support any engineering updates, data and permits necessary to design and build the substation.
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Competitively source, select and contracting geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services, and supporting the E&C Cost Estimating Team with scope assumptions.
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Coordination with other groups to ensure that the assigned E&C 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. .
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Manage all project long lead major material orders to minimize risk of delays or exceeding the project budget. Assists ISC with all substation project SOW creation, review, approval, and preparation of shopping carts for engineering services and materials in a timely manner.
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Support E&C Estimating with template update via project feedback, technical support, and scope modifications.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering is preferred.
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7+ years experience in Substation design and engineering of High Voltage substation projects.
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HVDC experience is helpful
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Some travel required within North America.
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:
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Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
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401(k) Savings Plan
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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 $55.00/hr. to $60.00/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
How this job compares
Set against the 1,915 open Principal Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 56 open Principal Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 1,915 across the US. 14% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience — less than three in four Principal Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 8 years, across 1,636 postings).
- Education
- 784 of the 1,915 open Principal Engineer jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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