14416 – Principal Substation Engineer (remote option) – Juno Beach, FL; Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Temporary Project
Estimated Duration: 12 months with possible extensions
Work Setting: Remote option / Onsite.
Our Client is hiring a Principal Substation Engineer (onsite) Juno Beach, FL (18932)
Required:
• Experience in Project Engineering and/or Project Management with a strong bias for action;
• Experience with IEEE, NESC, ASCE and all other applicable industry codes and standards;
• Travel required within North America;
Preferred:
• Experience in Substation design and engineering of High Voltage substation/switchyard projects (7+ years);
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering;
• PMP and/or P.E. in related discipline.
Responsibilities:
• Lead assigned substation and switchyard projects from early-stage development through construction and commissioning, ensuring successful execution across all phases.
• Support conceptual engineering activities by collaborating with the Early-Stage Project Manager and Development Group to define scope, requirements, and technical specifications.
• Provide technical oversight and due diligence of external Engineers of Record (EOR), ensuring compliance with interconnection agreements, project specifications, and applicable standards such as IEEE, NESC, ASCE, and other industry codes.
• Secure and manage engineering, geotechnical, survey, and construction services by developing scopes of work, soliciting bids, evaluating proposals, awarding contracts, and coordinating with the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Group.
• Coordinate with transmission owners, ISOs, and internal stakeholders to secure switchyard sites, review interconnection studies and agreements, and ensure alignment with transmission and regulatory requirements.
• Manage long-lead material procurement and cost considerations, supporting estimating efforts, scope assumptions, and budget control to minimize schedule delays and cost overruns.
• Represent Engineering & Construction (E&C) interests by presenting project updates, managing risks, supporting commissioning activities, assisting with regulatory/legal matters, and collaborating with OEMs to optimize design integration.
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Principal Engineer (remote) in Juno Beach, FL (18978)
Required:
• Project Engineering and/or Project Management experience with a strong bias for action.
• Travel required within North America.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
Preferred:
• Experience in Substation design and engineering of High Voltage substation projects. (10+ years)
• PMP and/or P.E. Not required to stamp engineering drawings.
• Master of Science or MBA Degree
Responsibilities:
• Be part of the team developing substation projects from conception (Early Stage) through construction and commissioning (Execution).
• In the conceptual phase, work with the Early-Stage Project Manager and Development Group to support the project engineering requirements and scope. Projects can begin as FERC 1000 competitive transmission project proposals, or as greenfield projects for NEER affiliates (Lone Star, GridLiance, FPL).
• Plan, coordinate and complete large-scale or several medium, complex or long-term project(s) within budgetary and scheduling guidelines.
• Secure required resources and uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks and changes.
• Conduct project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.
• Identify issues, measure and validate results, and implement solutions to project challenges.
• Provide information to internal and external clients on moderate to complex issues.
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Substation Engineer (onsite) in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (18925)
Required:
• Availability to work 100% of the time at the Client’s site in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (required);
• Experience with NERC compliance requirements;
• Experience in substation engineering, construction, and/or management;
• Experience with asset management systems and document management systems;
• Experience managing substation physical, electrical, relay, and equipment drawings, as well as protection and control system documentation;
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (other engineering degrees considered with relevant experience).
Preferred:
• Experience with Maximo and Documentum;
• Experience in power generation or renewable energy technology.
Responsibilities:
• Supervise the contracting team to execute processes in the field;
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance operational readiness;
• Support the transfer of asset attributes into the asset management system (Maximo) and support the activation of required preventive maintenance (PM) tasks;
• Interface primarily with construction and design engineers, solar and energy storage project managers, and operations teams;
• Manage the storage of all drawings and "As-Builts" in document management systems post-construction;
• Support control center operations checkout processes and manage communication protocol tracking files;
• Ensure transfer and storage of important regulatory and contract documents, such as FAC, MOD, CIP, and agreements like PPA and GIA.
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Principal Substation Engineer (remote, some travel) in Juno Beach, FL (18560):
Required:
• Experience with managing substation projects from early-stage engineering through construction and commissioning.
• Experience with defining engineering scope and supporting technical requirements for early-stage project development.
• Experience with providing technical oversight and due diligence of external engineers of record to ensure compliance with interconnection agreements, project specifications, and industry standards (IEEE, NESC, ASCE).
• Experience with developing technical scopes of work, evaluating engineering bids, and awarding work through procurement processes.
• Experience with technical evaluation and contracting of geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services.
• Experience with reviewing interconnection studies and agreements to ensure compliance with ISO and transmission-owner technical requirements.
• Experience with managing long-lead major material orders and supporting technical procurement documentation.
• Experience with providing technical feedback to improve estimating tools, engineering templates, and scope definitions.
• Experience with collaborating across engineering disciplines on technical work plans and design interfaces.
• Experience with supporting and executing technical commissioning activities.
• Experience with working with OEMs to refine and adapt component designs for project integration.
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Responsibilities:
• Oversee all assigned substation projects from conception through construction and commissioning;
• Ensure compliance with generation interconnection agreements, industry codes, and standards while managing external engineers;
• Secure engineering consulting resources, develop scope of work, and manage bidding and contracting processes;
• Collaborate with project stakeholders and transmission owners to secure switchyard sites and necessary permits;
• Manage long lead material orders to prevent delays and control project cost;
• Assist in reviewing interconnection documentation, regulatory filings, and legal proceedings;
• Support project commissioning, ensure safety compliance, and address risk mitigation in project execution.
Why apply?
• Gain experience with one of the world's largest solar and wind energy providers, which last year briefly became the most valued U.S. energy company;
• Work with a great team of professionals and learn newest technologies and approaches;
• Enjoy our Client’s wonderful campus with top-notch facilities for work and recreation;
• Benefit from multiple projects extensions;
• Receive support and advice from Vitaver consultants who are already working at our Client’s site;
• Get extra cash by participating in Vitaver Successful Completion Bonus Program;
• Always get paid in full and on time.