Substation Engineer, Lead

Substation Engineer, Lead – Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

This is a 1‑year contract assignment (W‑2 position).

To be successful in this role you must be an experienced Substation Engineer who will oversee document turnover and file management to ensure operational readiness and regulatory compliance for newly constructed substations within our renewable energy fleet.

• Serve as the substation subject‑matter expert and customer representative.
• Oversee the contracting team to implement processes in the field and guide process improvements.
• Support transfer of asset attributes into the 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.

• Must hold a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering degree with relevant experience.
• At least 15 years of experience in substation engineering, construction, and management.
• Strong understanding of NERC compliance requirements.
• Experience with asset management 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.

Compensation – Estimated at $65.00/hr to $70.00/hr, dependent on experience, qualifications, and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities