Substation Project Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC•Norwell, MA

1d•$72 - $77•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Substation Project Engineer, you will help support day‑to-day maintenance and equipment replacement across substations. You will focus on brownfield engineering—building like‑for-like equipment replacements, troubleshooting field issues, and ensuring the safe and reliable operation of existing substation assets. In this hybrid role, your typical week includes Mon/Fri remote work and Tue–Thu onsite at the Denver office, with regular substation field visits. We count field time toward your normal hours, and we expect no routine overtime. You will scope and lead equipment replacement projects, including breakers, switches, transformers, relays, bushings, and arresters. You will prepare and manage work packages, initiate and coordinate material requisitions. You will partner with construction, substation maintenance crews, and your team to provide high-quality engineering solutions. Your work supports the continued reliability, safety, and performance of critical grid infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Knowledge of substation equipment
Familiarity with brownfield engineering and maintenance workflows
Initiate projects, coordinate materials, and manage team member communication

Responsibilities

Scope, plan, and lead like‑for‑like substation equipment replacements
Adjust and update brownfield designs based on field conditions
Troubleshoot equipment failures and develop corrective actions
Create or refine engineering documents, drawings, and work packages
Conduct site visits to evaluate existing conditions
Support field crews during troubleshooting and project execution
Verify equipment installations and perform construction observation
Initiate projects and order required materials
Track schedules, coordinate with construction supervisors, and ensure work readiness