Project Engineer-Solar

Project Engineer-Solar

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:

Remote work is okay. We're looking for a Project Engineer-Solar on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment (W-2). You will support solar farm design and construction. You will manage 3rd party contractor teams to develop engineering designs for solar projects. Project engineering responsibilities span from initial concept definition to construction and final commissioning and require coordination with diverse project team members such as environmental, procurement, transmission services, and project managers for both early stage and construction.

Location:

Juno Beach, FL 33408. We are looking for candidates who live in or near Florida. Even if remote, candidates would be expected to travel to the office in Juno Beach periodically. Trips to Juno Beach would be more frequent in the first 3-6 months as the candidate settles into the role.

Key Responsibilities:

You will use your experience applying value engineering to balance reliability, cost, and performance for complex systems, along with thorough knowledge of the various applicable engineering disciplines including electrical, structural, civil, and materials. You will have outstanding verbal and written skills, along with a record of coordinating project team members and mobilizing teams of engineers to achieve team goals. You will have experience managing schedules and budgets for major capital projects.

Qualifications:

Education:

Minimum
-Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Discipline can be electrical, civil, mechanical, aerospace or chemical.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years' experience. Exceptions can be made for less than 5 years if that experience is a good match Engineering and project management experience on utility scale solar projects is preferred Engineering and project management in the following fields may also be considered: DG/commercial solar Other technologies in the power industry – wind, BESS, combined cycle, nuclear, hydrogen, substation, transmission, etc Strong candidates with experience outside of the power industry (aerospace, civil/stormwater, etc)

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

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.