Associate PGD Field Engineer - East FL Region

NextEra Energy Resources; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy seeks an Associate Power Generation Engineer to join the Florida Power & Light solar operations team in Fort Pierce, FL. The role focuses on daily operation and maintenance of large-scale solar facilities, safety, and environmental compliance on site.

The engineer will perform routine field tasks, troubleshoot solar assets, and coordinate with O&M centers, OEMs, vendors, and contractors. A Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience: 0+ years.
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL).

Responsibilities

• Completes assignments with clear objectives and limited variables investigation.
• Performs routine engineering tasks with minimal complex features.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Job description

Location(s): Fort Pierce, FL, US, 34945

Company: NextEra Energy

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

Florida Power & Light is seeking a technical individual to be part of the FPL Power Generation Solar Operations Team. Associate Power Generation Engineer shall be responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the large scale universal solar and/or battery facilities inside the state of Florida.

This individual is responsible as the site safety manager to ensure all personnel and equipment onsite are safe and that the site(s) are in environmental compliance with all required regulatory permit requirements. Under limited guidance, the individual will perform a variety of routine tasks, which provide experience and familiarity with engineering staff, methods, practices, and programs after which may independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures while using judgment when making adaptions and modifications.

Engineers on the FPL Solar Team will spend a significant amount of time in the field (outside) troubleshooting and repairing all aspects of our solar facilities. This also includes performing routine task such as preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and root cause analysis. At times, you will be on-call and responsible for the East Florida Sites, coordinating with the Renewables Operation Control Center, OEM’s, Vendors and Contractors as required.

This individual should be highly motivated with a strong bias for action and capable of working independently as well as part of a team. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is highly preferred.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes assignments that have clear and specific objectives which require the investigation of limited number of variables
• Performs work involving conventional plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment with relatively few complex features for which there are few precedents
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's - Engineeringfrom an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Experience: 0+ years
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• None

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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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