Principal Engineer - Substation
Remote · USContract$70–94/hrPosted 3w agoStill listed today
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Westinghouse is seeking a Principal Engineer – Substation for a remote, one-year W-2 contract assignment with some travel within North America. The engineer will support substation projects from early conception through construction and commissioning, coordinating engineering, design, interconnection, and project stakeholders. The posting prefers a relevant engineering degree and describes substation experience and project engineering or management experience with a PMP or P.E. as helpful.
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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 position. Some travel required within North America. We are looking for a Principal Engineer – Substation on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment. (W-2) You will be responsible for all assigned 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. You will report to the onsite Manager.
Location: Remote position. Some travel required within North America.
1-year contract assignment. (W-2)
Key Responsibilities:
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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.
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Training, due diligence, and technical oversight of external engineers of record (EOR) for all assigned 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.
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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 multiple levels of management.
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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.
- Assist ISC with all substation project SOW creation, review, approval, and preparation of shopping carts for engineering services and materials manner.
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 is helpful.
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Project Engineering or Project Management experience with
PMP or P.E. in related discipline is helpful.
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 $70.00/hr to $94.00/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
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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
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- Education
- 784 of the 1,915 open Principal Engineer jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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