Engineer III

Engineer III-1 Year Contract

Richmond, VA-Onsite

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.

Your Day-to-Day:

This is a dual posting for either a high voltage line engineer or substation engineer for new generation projects. The successful candidate will work a hybrid schedule (2 days remote and 3 days in the office) out of Client’s Richmond VA office. While this is initially a contract position, this position will have the option to become a direct hire.

Job Duties
• Review design packages for substation and high voltage generation tie-line projects associated with new solar and BESS generating projects
• Review and provide resolution to third party Owner's Engineer's comments
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) from substation/generation tie-line contractor
• Support projects starting at the design phase and through construction to energization.
• Review commissioning documentation
• Develop and maintain contractual design standards
• Interface with other departments or groups such as Business Development, Project Management, Construction, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Operations.
Who You Are:

5-6+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles
• Knowledge of and experience in applying statics and structural engineering or power system modeling and electrical engineering principle
• Skilled in use of advanced techniques and extension of theories, precepts and practices of transmission line design or substation design (or related sciences and disciplines);
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead;
• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems;
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;
• Equally effective working independently or in team environment;
• Proven decision making skills;
• Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks;
• Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
• Working knowledge of PJM and NERC policies and procedures
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation, and PLS-CADD is preferred
• Experience with ETAP and PSSE is preferred
• An understanding of electric transmission engineering is preferred

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Virginia or North Carolina Professional Engineer License is preferred but not required.

Education Requirements
Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

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 employees each day.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

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

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

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