Principal Engineer - BESS

NextEra Energy Resources; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources is a leading energy company seeking an experienced engineer to plan, design, and execute energy storage projects. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, engineering oversight, and delivering best-in-class solutions.

You will work from inception to completion with project managers, suppliers, and diverse teams, focusing on lithium-ion storage systems, power electronics, and substation interfaces. Travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Experience in energy storage engineering and construction is required.
• 7+ years of experience in solar/PV engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support design phase and engineer major components for large energy storage projects.
• Identify and resolve errors in engineering studies and improve design quality.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for contracts and support projects from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to integrate systems and controls.

Skills

Power electronics

Battery storage design

Substation design

Generation tie design

Battery safety standards

Job description

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!

Employees in this role have the responsibility of planning, designing, and executing various aspects of energy storage projects. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, engineering oversight and consulting across cross functional teams to deliver a best-in-class product.

The ideal candidate embodies a blend of technical expertise with strong project management skills, and has pertinent experience the energy storage field.

Position Specific Description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support design phase and engineer major components for large-scale energy storage projects.
• Recognize inconsistencies in engineering drawings, take corrective action, and strive for better design quality and efficiency.
• Identify and resolve errors in engineering studies and suggest future solutions.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for contracts.
• Support projects from inception to completion by working closely with project managers.
• Influence project teams on engineering tasks.
• Stay updated on project progress and technical issues.
• Manage project milestones and recognize risks.
• Collaborate with suppliers to integrate major equipment.
• Work with diverse teams to solve problems, improve opportunities, and integrate systems and controls.
• Understand specifications for major equipment purchasing, ensure clear communication, and propose solutions.
• Understand permitting requirements, propose solutions to legal challenges, and recommend site design improvements.
• Handle other assigned duties as needed.
• Travel 25% of the time for project specific duties.

Preferred Experience

• 5+ Years experience Solar/PV Engineering and/or Construction.
• Expertise in one or more of these areas: Power electronics, Battery storage system design, Substation design, Generation tie design.
• Familiarity with energy storage technologies, including battery chemistries, power conversion units, and DC/DC converters.
• Familiarity with lithium-ion battery storage safety standards (UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, applicable IFC/IBC sections).
• Familiarity with IEC 61215, 61646, 61730.
• Ability to handle specialized technical tasks independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job Overview

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities
• Manages one or more programs of complex diversity and scope which are of critical importance to overall company objectives
• Acts as a subject matter expert
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

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

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Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami