Power Generation Engineering Leader - Wind Blades and Structures

NextEra Energy; Florida; Sur place; USD 140 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation provided

Comprehensive benefits

Résumé du poste

NextEra Energy is seeking a Power Generation Engineering Leader for Wind Blades and Structures to provide strategic leadership and technical oversight over blades, nacelles, towers, weldments and foundations across wind assets. The role drives operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration to advance wind portfolio performance.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in engineering, 6+ years in power generation or data analytics, wind industry experience, and Lean/Six Sigma certification;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in engineering.
• 6+ years of relevant technical experience in power generation, asset reliability, or data analytics.
• Direct experience in the wind industry, with knowledge on wind blade design and/or manufacturing.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into action.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).

Responsabilités

• Lead a technical team to troubleshoot/restore wind turbines and perform root cause analysis.
• Scope budgeting process, business case generation and submission.
• Report fleet performance and team initiatives to executive leadership.
• Navigate cross-functional stakeholders to achieve key business outcomes.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Strategic thinking

Data analytics

Project management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Outils

Predictive analytics platforms

Drone assessment

Description du poste

Power Generation Engineering Leader - Wind Blades and Structures

Date: Oct 27, 2026

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 98280

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

The PGD Engineering Leader for Wind Blades and Structures provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for the operation, repair and replacement of wind turbine blades, nacelles, towers, weldments and foundations. This role drives operational excellence, working closely with operations, central maintenance, supply chain, wind turbine OEMs, and others. The leader champions innovation, team development and cross-functional collaboration to advance NextEra's wind portfolio performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a technical team in Day-to-Day activities to troubleshoot/restore wind turbines, complete root cause analysis and countermeasure definition. Scope includes budgeting process, business case generation and submission. Report out to executive leadership on fleet performance, team initiatives, and special topics:

Damage classification

End of life assessment

Event response

Tower

Damage classification

Associated bolted joint

Event response

Foundation

Damage classification

Associated bolted joint

Event response

Damage Classification

Event response

Structure

Weld repair specification / review

Event response

Prioritize Ad-Hoc team tasks to meet changing business needs & direct work

Navigate team through emerging issues alongside existing/planned work

Navigate team through operation events (storm, pandemic, geo-political business impacts)

Track team performance to organization identified KPIs

Maintain understanding of on/off track and initiate action to address off track issues

Recognize business trends / identify critical tasks and ensure successful delivery

Navigate stakeholders cross functionally to achieve business relevant outcomes

The Ideal Candidate Would Have the Following:

Bachelor’s of Science degree in engineering

6+ years of relevant technical experience in power generation, asset reliability, or data analytics

Direct experience in the wind industry, with a depth of knowledge on wind blade design and/or manufacturing

Demonstrated problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into action

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentation experience

Experience with predictive analytics platforms, drone assessment, job plan development, and project management

Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)

Mentor and Grow Technical Talent Generate written Development Plan for All Team Members and maintain accountability to written plan.

Be a catalyst for change and adopt emerging technologies into team

Lead by example

Strategic thinking and long-range planning

Job Overview

Employees in this role lead a team of engineers or technical specialists that perform engineering functions. This may include negotiating critical and controversial issues with top level engineers and officers of other organizations and companies and having responsibility for one or more programs of such diversity and scope to be of critical importance to overall company objectives.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering/technical complexities, determining program objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects
• Develops standards and guidelines for diverse technical and engineering activities
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Experience: 6+ years
• Leadership Experience: 2+ years, with or without direct reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional Engineer (PE)
• Master's Degree

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

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, 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.

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.

Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Job Segment: Wind Energy, Energy