Field Engineer, Solar & Battery Systems

NextEra Energy Resources; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a qualified engineer to oversee the daily operation and maintenance of large-scale solar and battery facilities in Florida. The role supports the Florida Panhandle region with hands-on field work and strong safety leadership.

The ideal candidate holds an ABET-accredited engineering degree with 0+ years of experience and a valid driver's license. PV solar and battery experience are highly desired, with opportunities to grow within a leading energy company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 0+ years experience required.
• Valid Driver's License (non CDL).
• PV solar and battery experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site safety manager ensuring all personnel and equipment onsite are safe and compliant with environmental regulations and permits.
• Spend significant time in the field performing routine preventive maintenance on solar panels, battery storage systems, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair system issues to maximize uptime and efficiency.
• Adhere to maintenance schedules and follow procedures for inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and component replacements.
• Use monitoring software to regularly assess performance and generate reports on energy production and equipment status.
• Be on-call for North FL Region sites, coordinating with the Renewables Operation Control Center, OEMs, vendors, and contractors; weekends/nights outages may be required.

Skills

Field maintenance

Solar PV experience

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

NextEra Energy is seeking a qualified engineer to oversee the daily operation and maintenance of large-scale solar and battery facilities in Florida. The role supports the Florida Panhandle region with hands-on field work and strong safety leadership.

The ideal candidate holds an ABET-accredited engineering degree with 0+ years of experience and a valid driver's license. PV solar and battery experience are highly desired, with opportunities to grow within a leading energy company.