Project Manager - BESS SME

NextEra Energy Resources; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources, located in Florida, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their Engineering & Construction team. This role focuses on data center projects and requires expertise in electrical architecture and large-load integration.

The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and a strong grasp of power system fundamentals. Expect involvement in design reviews, technical leadership, and ensuring compliance with grid standards.

NextEra offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employees and their families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience required.
• Experience: 6+ years in relevant engineering fields.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical architecture for data center integration.
• Lead technical discussions and design reviews with EORs.
• Contribute to grid compliance and interconnection requirements.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Technical discussion facilitation

Cross-functional leadership

Site design evaluation

Economic modeling

Communication skills

Power system fundamentals

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSCAD

PSSE

Aspen

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!

Position Specific Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering & Construction team with a primary focus on data center projects and their integration with utility‑scale generation and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This engineer will serve as a technical anchor for large‑load projects, lead technical discussions with Engineers of Record (EORs), and mentor and support project engineers across the project lifecycle. The role blends deep electrical engineering fundamentals with cross‑functional program leadership in a fast‑evolving area of the power industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical architecture for data center + BESS integration, minimizing large‑load fluctuations and meeting ride‑through requirements.
• Evaluate site designs, one‑line diagrams, and interconnection concepts for technical feasibility and constructability.
• Support economic modeling and technology selection for storage and large‑load applications.

Technical Leadership with Engineers of Record (EORs)

• Lead technical discussions and design reviews with external EORs and engineering firms.
• Define and communicate engineering standards, requirements, and best practices to design partners.
• Review and validate EOR deliverables (studies, drawings, calculations) for quality, code compliance, and alignment with project objectives.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to project engineers, helping resolve design and field issues.
• Support commissioning, control system testing, and onboarding of new assets.
• Perform and guide Root‑Cause Analysis for equipment and design issues (inverters, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and related equipment).

Standards, Controls & Grid Compliance

• Contribute to grid-forming controls and interconnection requirements, including evolving IEEE 2800 and NOGRR 282 standards.
• Help drive design standardization and in‑house engineering to improve speed, quality, and repeatability of design packages.
• Apply engineering analytics, modeling, and software tools to inform design and reliability decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of engineering experience in power, energy, data center, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of power system fundamentals: one‑line diagrams, protection and controls, grounding, arc flash, and interconnection.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating engineering deliverables with external design firms or EORs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to lead technical discussions and present to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with utility‑scale solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), or inverter‑based resources.
• Familiarity with grid‑forming controls and standards such as IEEE 2800 and NOGRR 272.
• Experience with data center electrical infrastructure and large‑load integration.
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as ETAP, PSCAD, PSSE, and Aspen.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading cross‑functional efforts.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with resources in various disciplines to determine project priorities and work plans.
• Meets corporate objectives with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resources.
• Manages department resources to provide effective early‑stage project development support.
• Ensures projects are efficiently, effectively and safely implemented in accordance with department procedures and policies.
• Manages walk down of planned work, validates acceptance of completed work to design requirements, approves contractor payment requests.
• Verifies constructability, ensures proper resource allocations, assesses field status and resolves issues as needed.
• Leads project meetings and reviews budget, risk tracker, and contingency allocations.
• Interfaces with project's designated management committees, or acts as Executive Director of project activities.
• Supervises activities and/or coordinates activities or groups such as safety programs, engineering, construction, budget, and analysis and contract administration.
• Oversees commissioning activities to meet corporate objectives, with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resources.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience.
• Experience: 6+ years.

Benefits

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

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

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NextEra Energy and 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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