Senior Project Manager, Electrical & I&C for Power Gen

NextEra Energy, Inc.; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources seeks a Project Manager / Lead Professional – Electrical and I&C to oversee engineering, design, construction, and commissioning of electrical and control systems on large gas power projects. You will coordinate with EPCs, OEMs and internal teams to drive standardization, mitigate technical risks, and ensure compliant, on-time project execution across multiple facilities.

PE or PMP preferred; strong leadership, communication, and independent decision-making are essential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience leading complex engineering programs with multiple contractors and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of power generation electrical systems and control hardware.
• Experience with EMS interfaces, islanded operation, or microgrid applications preferred.
• Experience in EPC, procurement, construction, startup and commissioning.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• PE license or PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and I&C engineering activities across gas power projects.
• Oversee design and integration of controls with EMS.
• Review technical specs, drawings, and contractor deliverables.
• Coordinate with EPCs, OEMs and internal teams to standardize designs.
• Support commissioning activities and plant startup.
• Ensure schedules and budgets align with objectives.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Power systems

DCS/PLC systems

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license (preferred)

PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

NextEra Energy Resources seeks a Project Manager / Lead Professional – Electrical and I&C to oversee engineering, design, construction, and commissioning of electrical and control systems on large gas power projects. You will coordinate with EPCs, OEMs and internal teams to drive standardization, mitigate technical risks, and ensure compliant, on-time project execution across multiple facilities.

PE or PMP preferred; strong leadership, communication, and independent decision-making are essential