[Hiring] Senior Electrical Engineer @Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer – BESS Engineering & Digital Tools on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment (W-2). You will join the Engineering & Construction Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) team and provide core electrical engineering support for utility-scale BESS and inverter-based resource projects while helping modernize and scale engineering workflows through automation, internal software tools, and AI-assisted development.

You should also be comfortable translating engineering processes into practical Python-based tools and web applications using AI-enabled development platforms such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Devin, or similar technologies.

Location: This is a remote position.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Engineering & BESS Design
  • Review one-line diagrams, equipment specifications, electrical calculations, design drawings, and technical studies for accuracy, completeness, and constructability for utility-scale BESS and other inverter-based resource projects.
  • Support engineering activities involving batteries, power conversion systems and inverters, transformers, switchgear, cables, grounding, protection, controls, and auxiliary power systems, and support their technical evaluation.
• Engineering Tool Development & AI Enablement
  • Identify repetitive, manual, or inconsistent engineering workflows that can be improved through automation or internal software tools.
  • Develop and maintain engineering applications, calculation tools, data-validation utilities, dashboards, and workflow automation using AI-assisted developed tools using open sourced and common software languages.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Devin, or similar platforms to accelerate software development, testing, documentation, and maintenance.
  • Help develop responsible practices for the use of AI in engineering workflows, including technical validation, data handling, cybersecurity, and human review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of engineering experience in power, energy, data center, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of power system fundamentals: one-line diagrams, protection and controls, grounding, arc flash, and interconnection.
• Ability to validate software-generated engineering results against accepted calculations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Company Description

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $55.00/hr. to $60.00/hr.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally.