NextEra Energy, Inc.

Senior Project Engineer

NextEra Energy, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Juno Beach • Florida • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Manage multiple concurrent battery augmentation projects from conception through execution, working closely with external Engineers of Record, Project Managers, and permitting, procurement, interconnection and construction teams
  • Perform detailed design engineering of electrical, structural and civil aspects of utility-scale energy storage augmentation projects
  • Prepare technical scopes of work for incorporation into contract documents
  • Influence project teams in the engineering aspects of the technical work, including close collaboration with and oversight of external Engineers of Record
  • Maintain familiarity with the progress and problems in assigned technical areas
  • Collaborate with suppliers to successfully integrate major equipment
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams for problem solving, process improvement opportunities, and system integration and controls
  • Support energy storage augmentation strategies through technical and market analysis
  • Identify value engineering opportunities as well as emerging technologies prospects
  • Support and enhance team project management tools and battery degradation models
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s - Engineering
  • 4+ years of experience
  • Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
  • SME in substation or utility scale energy storage design and/or project management
  • established expertise in Power electronics, Battery storage system design, Substation design, Generation tie design, design and/or operation of large-scale power generation or processing plants involving adherence to regulatory requirements
  • Hands-on experience or strong knowledge of construction methods, including foundations, trenching, electrical terminations and testing, and best safety practices
  • Strong knowledge of technologies in energy storage including varying battery chemistries, power conversion units and DC-DC converters
  • Familiarity with UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, applicable IFC/IBC sections
  • Familiarity with interconnection studies and GIA material modification adjustment (MMA) processes, particularly in WECC and CAISO
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively conveying technical and non-technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Benefits
  • NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
Bachelor’s in EngineeringValid Driver's License