Job Information
NextEra Energy Principal Engineer in Juno Beach, Florida
Principal Engineer
Date: Aug 4, 2024
Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 77559
is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.
Position Specific Description
Our Engineering & Construction team is looking for a Principal Engineer – Energy Storage to join their team in Juno Beach, FL. Employees in this role will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing various energy storage projects. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, engineering oversight and consulting across cross functional teams to deliver a best-in-class product.
The selected candidate for this role:
Evaluates design aspects of major components for large scale energy storage projects
Prepares technical scopes of work for incorporation into contract documents
Supports projects from conception through execution working closely with preconstruction and construction project managers
Influences project teams in the engineering aspects of the technical work
Maintains familiarity with the progress and problems in assigned technical areas
Collaborates with suppliers to successfully integrate major equipment
Collaborates with multi-disciplined teams for problem solving, improvement opportunities, and system integration and controls
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Preferred Work Experience:
A SME in substation or utility scale energy storage design and/or project management, with established expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Power electronics
Battery storage system design
Substation design
Generation tie design
Strong knowledge of technologies in energy storage including varying battery chemistries, power conversion units and DC/DC converters
Experience with reviewing power purchase agreements
Lithium-ion battery storage safety: Familiarity with UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, applicable IFC/IBC sections
Shows maturity of technical expertise and assumes responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Job Overview
Employees in this role make decisions and recommendations having significant impact on extensive engineering and related activities for the company. This position negotiates critical and controversial issues with top level engineers and officers of other organizations and companies.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities
Manages one or more programs of complex diversity and scope which are of critical importance to overall company objectives
Acts as a subject matter expert
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s - Engineering
Experience: 7+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- None
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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