Transmission Line Principal Engineer

Transmission Line Principal Engineer

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our professionals each day. 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

We're looking for a Transmission Line Principal Engineer on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment (W-2). You will manage design for assigned transmission generation tie lines for Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage, and for stand-alone transmission line projects. Location: Juno Beach, FL 33408

Key Responsibilities

The Transmission Line Principal Engineer works in the Engineering & Construction (E&C) Group. The Principal Engineer manages the design of transmission line projects from conception (Early Stage) through construction and commissioning (Execution). Client does not self-perform design. You will perform line design under the direction of the Transmission Line Principal Engineer. This role limits itself to the transmission line. Others manage substation design, power systems analysis, protection and control. In the conceptual phase, the Transmission Line Principal Engineer works with the Early Stage Project Manager to define and influence the project requirements and scope with the Development Group. Projects can begin as FERC 1000 transmission project proposals, or as greenfield projects. The Transmission Line Principal Engineer coordinates with the engineering deliverables to support proposals, and design and construction of projects. Deliverables include Issued for Bid, Issued for Procurement, Issued for Construction, and As-built drawings, design criteria, and contributions to proposals (RFP).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering. Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in the development, design, engineering, and construction of High Voltage Transmission line projects. The ideal candidate must have a strong knowledge of transmission design, excellent communication and project management skills, a bias for action, proven analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ability to provide value engineering and ensure design quality. The position requires technical competence such as the ability to understand one line and three-line diagrams, general arrangements, plan and profiles and other common deliverables. Travel required within North America. Helpful experience: Project Engineering and Project Management experience with PMP and/or P.E. in related discipline Proficiency with standard industry tools such as PLSCADD, Microsoft products, Auto-CAD, Primavera and other software is strongly desired.

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 $55.00/hr to $60.00/hr.