Engineering Leader - Substation (Remote)

NextEra Energy Resources; San Juan de Terranova; Remote; CAD 172,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in Canada is seeking a Substation Engineering Leader to oversee engineering teams responsible for large-scale renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading engineering projects in substation design and execution. Responsibilities include managing engineering deliverables and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $124,000.00 to $186,000.00 based on experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in engineering, preferably in substation projects.
• Proven leadership and management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers overseeing substation projects.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Support compliance with engineering standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership in substation design

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs.

Position Specific Description: This role has the responsibility of leading a Substation Engineering team responsible for reviewing, executing, and validating Greenfield and Brownfield Substation projects for renewable energy utility scale projects. The Substation Engineering Leader will be responsible for leading a team of Substation Engineers for all NEER and FRP substation activities from conceptual design through construction and commissioning execution. This position can be remote.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Substation Project Engineers that oversee the Engineering Scope of NEER Greenfield and Brownfield Substation Engineering projects.
• Execute assigned substation tasks from conception (Early Stage) through construction and commissioning (Execution).
• Secure engineering consulting resources from approved suppliers by developing a scope of work, securing bids, evaluating, and awarding work through NEER’s Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Group.
• Coordinate with other project stakeholders to develop and secure a substation site, support engineering updates, data and permits necessary to design and build the substation.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables including scope of work documents, Issued for Bid, Issued for Procurement, Issued for Construction, design criteria and As-built drawings.
• Coordinate with other groups to ensure E&C substation projects are successful; represent internal and external interests, including progress updates, issues, and risk mitigation in meetings with management.
• Support Interconnection Services during review of interconnection documentation including system impact studies, facility studies, reactive and harmonic studies and Interconnection agreements; ensure alignment with Transmission Owner requirements and ISO requirements in project design.
• Work with and communicate to transmission owners/operators/ISOs to ensure project deliverables meet off-taker requirements, are timely, and accurate.
• Collaborate with project engineering resources in various disciplines to determine project priorities, work plans and lines of demarcation.
• Ensure projects are efficiently, cost effectively, and safely implemented in accordance with department processes, procedures, standards and policies.
• Support Legal in regulatory filings, depositions and/or hearings.
• Collaborate with component OEMs to enhance/adapt designs to integrate with NEER’s philosophies.

Preferred Work Experience

• Seasoned leader with substation design and operational experience
• Excellent communication, time management, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and additional software knowledge depending on specialization

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Job Overview

Employees in this role lead a team of engineers and technical specialists that perform engineering functions.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and lead project engineers in basic, unique and complex projects
• Act as technical liaison and provide training and development for engineering personnel
• Assume a lead role on team/assignments and provide direction to others as required
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Experience: 6+ years
• Supervisor/Management Experience: 0+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional Engineer (PE)
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
• Master's Degree
• Six Sigma Master Black Belt

compensation: The estimated base pay for this position is $124,000.00 to $186,000.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on experience, qualifications, and other factors.

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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