Senior Grid Substation Program Manager

Job Description

Job DescriptionLead Complex Substation Programs for Utility-Scale Renewables

At WECTEC Staffing Services (a Westinghouse Electric Company LLC subsidiary), we’re supporting the mission to deliver clean energy at scale. Do you thrive on orchestrating multi-discipline engineering, procurement, and construction efforts? This senior role owns substation scope from early development to commissioning.

Contract & Location

• 1-year W-2 contract
• Juno Beach, FL–based with remote work available
• Reports to the onsite Manager

Is This You?

• Have you led substation programs end-to-end—from conceptual engineering through energization?
• Can you navigate interconnection reviews with Transmission Services and work seamlessly with transmission owners/operators/ISOs?
• Are you adept at managing long-lead materials and mitigating risk to schedule and budget?
• Do you bring 15+ years of technical leadership in substation engineering?

What You’ll Own

• All assigned substation projects from conception (Early Stage) through construction and commissioning (Execution).
• Partner with the Early-Stage Project Manager and Development to define engineering scope and requirements.
• Build scopes of work, run competitive bids, evaluate proposals, and award engineering services via NEER’s Integrated Supply Chain (ISC).
• Coordinate site development: surveys, geotechnical, permitting, and data/engineering updates.
• Competitively source and contract geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services; support E&C Cost Estimating with scope assumptions.
• Represent E&C interests internally and externally; prepare management presentations on progress, issues, and risk mitigation.
• Support Transmission Services during interconnection documentation reviews.
• Interface with transmission owners/operators/ISOs to ensure deliverables are accurate and meet off-taker requirements.
• Oversee long-lead major material orders to avoid delays and budget overruns.
• Assist ISC with SOW creation/approval and prompt shopping cart preparation for engineering services and materials.
• Update E&C Estimating templates with project feedback, technical insights, and scope changes.
• Define work plans and lines of demarcation across engineering resources.
• Support commissioning to achieve corporate goals.
• Support Legal on regulatory filings, depositions, and hearings.

What You’ll Bring

• 15+ years of experience in substation engineering leadership.
• Strong cross-functional coordination and vendor management skills.
• Proven ability to communicate at multiple management levels.

Safety Commitment

Safety is our guiding principle—simple and non-negotiable. If you’re as dedicated to success as we are to safety, you’ll feel at home here.

Pay & Benefits

• Estimated base rate: $91.00/hr. to $96.00/hr., dependent on experience, qualifications, and skills
• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

About Us

We provide best-in-class staffing solutions—from high-volume programs to niche technical placements—supporting international contracts in 5+ countries. Be part of our global talent network.

Next Steps

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Job # 18560