Principal Engineer - BESS (Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408)

Florida Power & Light; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of benefits

Relocation assistance if applicable

Job summary

Florida Power & Light is looking for a qualified engineer in Juno Beach, Florida to lead energy storage projects. The candidate will manage the design and implementation of major components, liaising with project managers and suppliers while ensuring quality and efficiency.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and a minimum of 7 years in the industry. The role demands a mix of technical knowledge and strong project management abilities, while also offering a full-time position and potential relocation support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Solar/PV Engineering and/or Construction.
• Expertise in Power electronics and Battery storage systems.
• Familiarity with energy storage technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support design phase and engineer major components for large-scale energy storage projects.
• Manage project milestones and recognize risks.
• Collaborate with suppliers to integrate major equipment.

Skills

Project management

Technical expertise in energy storage

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

Battery storage system design

Power electronics

Project management software

Job description

Position Summary

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 in the energy storage field.

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

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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering.
• Experience: 7+ years.

Employment Details

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

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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Locations

Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami