Principal Engineer - Substation

About the role: This is a 1-year contract assignment. You will be responsible for all assigned substation projects from conception through construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities: Coordinate with other project stakeholders to develop and secure a substation site, support any engineering updates, data and permits necessary to design and build the substation. Training, due diligence, and technical oversight of external engineers of record for all assigned substation projects to ensure compliance with required generation interconnection agreements, scope of work documents, project specifications, site specific design requirements, IEEE, NESC, ASCE and all other applicable industry codes and standards. Coordination with other groups to ensure that the assigned E&C substation projects are successful. Support Transmission Services during review of interconnection documentation including system impact studies, facility studies, reactive and harmonic studies and Interconnection agreements and ensures that Transmission Owner requirements and E&C engineering design are consistent and in compliance with all ISO requirements and incorporated into the project design. Assist ISC with all substation project SOW creation, review, approval, and preparation of shopping carts for engineering services and materials manner.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering is preferred. 7+ years' experience in Substation design and engineering of High Voltage substation projects is helpful. Project Engineering or Project Management experience with PMP or P.E. in related discipline is helpful. Our Safety Pledge to You: If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple! Why Wectec Staffing Services? 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. 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 We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $70.00/hr to $94.00/hr.