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Westinghouse Electric Company · 8 hours ago

Substation Engineer, Lead

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer for a 1-year contract assignment. The role involves overseeing document turnover and file management to ensure operational readiness and regulatory compliance for newly constructed substations within their renewable energy fleet.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNuclear
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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Substation EngineeringNERC ComplianceMaximoDocument Management SystemsRenewable Energy TechnologyAsset Management SystemsConstruction ManagementCommunication ProtocolsLeadership

Required

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

Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan
Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Company

Westinghouse Electric Company

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Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Westinghouse Electric Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.62B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M

Leadership Team

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Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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Justin Johnson
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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