Substation Project Engineer; remote

Position: Substation Project Engineer (remote, some travel)
14304 - Principal Substation Engineer (remote, some travel) - Juno Beach, FL
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Temporary Project
Estimated Duration: 12+ months with possible extensions
Work Setting: Remote, with some travel required within North America.

Required

• Experience with managing substation projects from early-stage engineering through construction and commissioning.

• Experience with defining engineering scope and supporting technical requirements for early-stage project development.

• Experience with providing technical oversight and due diligence of external engineers of record to ensure compliance with interconnection agreements, project specifications, and industry standards (IEEE, NESC, ASCE).

• Experience with developing technical scopes of work, evaluating engineering bids, and awarding work through procurement processes.

• Experience with technical evaluation and contracting of geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services.

• Experience with reviewing interconnection studies and agreements to ensure compliance with ISO and transmission-owner technical requirements.

• Experience with managing long-lead major material orders and supporting technical procurement documentation.

• Experience with providing technical feedback to improve estimating tools, engineering templates, and scope definitions.

• Experience with collaborating across engineering disciplines on technical work plans and design interfaces.

• Experience with supporting and executing technical commissioning activities.

• Experience with working with OEMs to refine and adapt component designs for project integration.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all assigned substation projects from conception through construction and commissioning;

• Ensure compliance with generation interconnection agreements, industry codes, and standards while managing external engineers;

• Secure engineering consulting resources, develop scope of work, and manage bidding and contracting processes;

• Collaborate with project stakeholders and transmission owners to secure switchyard sites and necessary permits;

• Manage long lead material orders to prevent delays and control project cost;

• Assist in reviewing interconnection documentation, regulatory filings, and legal proceedings;

• Support project commissioning, ensure safety compliance, and address risk mitigation in project execution.

Why apply?

• Gain experience with one of the world's best energy companies;

• Work with a great team of professionals and learn the newest technologies and approaches;

• Enjoy our Client's wonderful campus with top-notch facilities for work and recreation;

• Benefit from multiple project extensions and an opportunity to apply full-time after your contract is successfully completed;

• Receive support and advice from Vitaver consultants who are already working at our Client's site;

• Get extra cash by participating in the Vitaver Successful Completion Bonus Program;

• Always get paid in full and on time.