Principal Engineer- Substation

Overview

We're looking for a Principal Engineer - Substation on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment (W-2). You will work on all assigned substation projects for FERC 1000 RFPs and Early Stage Diligence Projects. In the conceptual phase, you will work with the Early-Stage Project Manager to support the engineering requirements and scope with the Development Group. You will secure engineering consulting resources from a list of approved suppliers by developing a scope of work, securing bids, evaluating, and awarding work through the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Group.

Support the RFP / Diligence effort and technical RFP narrative development.

Location:

Remote or Juno Beach, FL. Some travel required within North America.

• Oversight ensures compliance with required documents, including RFPs, generation interconnection agreements, scope of work documents, project specifications, site specific design requirements, and all applicable industry codes and standards, such as IEEE, NESC, and ASCE.
• Coordinate with other project team members to develop and secure a substation site, support any engineering updates, data and permits necessary to design and build the substation.
• Competitively source, select and contract geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services, and support the E&C Cost Estimating Team with scope assumptions.
• Coordinate with other groups to ensure that the assigned E&C substation projects are successful. Represent E&C's internal and external interests on assigned projects, including presentations/briefings on current progress, issues, and risk mitigation in meetings with various levels of management.
• Manage all project long-lead major material orders to minimize risk of delays or budget overruns. Assist ISC with substation project SOW creation, review, approval, and preparation of shopping carts for engineering services and materials in a timely manner.
• Support E&C Estimating with template updates via project feedback, technical support, and scope modifications.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering (preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in Substation design and engineering of High Voltage substation projects.
• HVDC experience is helpful.
• Some travel required within North America.

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