NextEra Energy Jobs

Sr PGD Renewables Electrical Engineer

Date: Jul 3, 2024

Location(s): Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 81182

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

Interested in working in renewables and making an impact with the changing grid? NextEra Energy’s PGD Engineering and Operations Technical Services team is looking for a senior electrical engineer for the Wind Turbine Equipment Engineering team.

While experience in power generation is desired, it is not required. A successful candidate should be able to apply a diversified knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and fields related to wind power generation. All candidates must be continuous learners who enjoy working in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Candidates that are Subject Matter Experts in one area that desire to branch out or diversified candidates wishing to become a Subject Matter Expert are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities include:

• Remote and on-site technical support for NextEra Energy’s wind fleet

• Development of advanced analytic strategies to enable improved failure predictions and maintenance

• Maintenance & repair development for power distribution systems and/or power electronic components

• Root cause analysis

• Develop and lead continuous improvement and cost effective initiatives

Wind Turbine Equipment Team Areas of responsibility:

• Generators & motors

• Power Distribution Equipment (Transformers, cables, busbar, breakers, contactors, harnesses, etc)

• Power Conversion

• Power Electronics

• Analysis areas: Reactive Power, Short Circuit, Arc flash, Load Flow

Role will require 25% travel and ability to climb wind turbines

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years electrical engineering work experience

• Subject Matter expertise in one or more areas and responsibilities mentioned above

• Six Sigma certification

• Experience in power generation

• Experience in root cause analysis and/or troubleshooting

• Experience in part specification and procedure/manual writing

Job Overview

Employees in this role have responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection of areas for investigation, and development of novel concepts.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs

• Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field

• Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's - Engineering

• Experience:5+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisor/Management Experience:0+ years

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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