Substation Engineer, Lead

Please Note: No Third-Party or C2C Firms

Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship

We are searching for a Substation Engineer, Lead on behalf of our client. This is a 1 year contract assignment.(W-2) The person would need to be an experienced and detail-oriented Substation Engineer to oversee document turnover and file management to ensure operational readiness and regulatory compliance for newly constructed substations within our renewable energy fleet. Key responsibilities include storing and managing test records, drawings, configuration files and ensuring compliance with NERC standards. This role will have a primary interface with the construction and design engineers working together to ensure successful projects.

Location:

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

1 year contract assignment.(W-2)

Travel Requirements: ≤ 20%

Responsibilities

- Substation subject matter expert serving as customer representative.

- Supervise contracting team to execute process in the field.

- Drive continuous process improvements.

- Support transfer of asset attributes into asset management system (Maximo).

- Support activation of required preventive maintenance (PM) tasks for the site.

- Collaborate with solar and energy storage project managers, operations teams, and engineering & construction personnel.

- Store all documents in document management systems (D2/Documentum), including substation physical, electrical, relay, and equipment drawings.

- Record and store documentation of protection and control systems.

- Store configuration files for non-protection relays, including communication processors, meters, PLCs, and transformer temperature monitors, etc.

- Ensure transfer of As-Builts post construction.

- Catalog all commissioning and test reports, including relay installations, equipment tests, and ground grid test reports.

- Support control center operations checkout processes.

- Manage and update the communication protocol tracking files.

- Provide recommendations for procurement of critical spare parts.

- Ensure transfer and storage of important regulatory and contract documents, such as FAC, MOD, CIP, and agreements like PPA and GIA.

Requirements

- Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineer, other engineering degrees may be considered with relevant experience

- Must have at least (15+ Years) experience

- Understanding of NERC compliance requirements.

- Work experience in substation engineering, construction and/or management.

- Experience with asset management systems and document management systems

- Demonstrated capability in leading development and change efforts.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

- Excellent communication and professional skills.

- Knowledge and experience in power generation or renewable energy technology is a plus.

- Expertise with Maximo and Documentum is a plus.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $65.00/hr. to $70.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

FL: Job# 18925