14416 – Senior Substation Engineer/ Project Engineer (remote) – Juno Beach, FL; Palm Beach Gardens, FL Start Date: ASAP Type: Temporary Project Estimated Duration:12 months with possible extensions Work Setting: Remote
Our Client is hiring a Senior Substation Engineer/ Project Engineer (remote) 19153 / 19144 Required:
Experience with renewable generation substation projects (from Early Stage through construction and commissioning);
Experience with FERC Order 1000 competitive transmission project proposals and greenfield substation projects;
Experience with engineering codes and standards applicable to substation design (IEEE, NESC, ASCE);
Experience with coordination of geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services;
Valid Driver’s License (required);
Travel required within North America.
Preferred:
Experience in Substation design and engineering of High Voltage substation projects (6+ years);
Experience with interconnection documentation review, including system impact studies, facility studies, and interconnection agreements;
Experience with long lead material management and integrated supply chain processes;
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure;
Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt, Green Belt, or Yellow Belt certification);
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural engineering
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Lead all assigned renewable generation substation projects from conception (Early Stage) through construction and commissioning, managing scope, schedule, budget, and resources;
Develop detailed work plans, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports; conduct project meetings and manage project tracking and analysis;
Provide technical oversight and due diligence of external engineers of record (EOR) to ensure compliance with interconnection agreements, project specifications, and applicable industry codes and standards;
Competitively source, select, and contract geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services through the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Group;
Coordinate engineering deliverables in support of FERC Order 1000 proposals and design/construction of awarded projects, including Issued for Bid, Issued for Construction, and As-built drawings;
Support Transmission Services during review of interconnection documentation and coordinate with transmission owners/operators/ISOs to ensure project deliverables meet requirements;
Create and communicate presentation materials for report-outs and updates with various levels of internal and external stakeholders, including management briefings on progress, issues, and risk mitigation;
Please see below some more positions you may be interested in: Principal Substation Engineer (remote) Juno Beach, FL 19430 / 19686 Required:
Experience in Project Engineering and/or Project Management with a strong bias for action.
Experience in FERC Order 1000 and early‑stage diligence substation RFPs, including coordination with Development and technical RFP narrative support;
Experience with senior‑level technical leadership on substation projects, including EOR oversight/training and accountability for IEEE/NESC/ASCE code compliance;
Experience with commercial and ISC interfaces on substation projects, including SOW development, competitive bidding/awards, long‑lead material management, and support to estimating;
Travel required within North America.
Preferred:
Experience in Substation design and engineering of High Voltage substation projects (7+ years);
Experience withHVDC;
PMP and/or P.E. in related discipline;
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering.
Responsibilities:
Lead all substation engineering activities for FERC 1000 RFPs and early‑stage diligence projects, from concept through handoff to execution;
Provide technical oversight, training, and due diligence for external Engineers of Record (EORs) to ensure designs meet scope, quality, and utility standards;
Own substation code and standard compliance, including IEEE, NESC, ASCE, and other applicable industry requirements for all assigned projects;
Define scopes of work, secure and evaluate bids, and award engineering and related services in partnership with the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) team;
Manage long‑lead substation materials, including specification input, order oversight, and coordination with ISC to minimize schedule and cost risk;
Support commercial and regulatory activities, including technical RFP narrative development and input to legal/regulatory filings as needed;
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and OEMs to optimize substation designs, incorporate lessons learned, and provide feedback to estimating on scope and cost assumptions.
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;