Sr. Electrical Engineer - Gas Power Generation Projects

NextEra Energy, Inc.; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC in Florida seeks a Sr. Electrical Engineer to support the design, construction, and commissioning of large-scale gas power plants.

You will coordinate electrical engineering activities, ensure design compliance, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and equipment suppliers. The role emphasizes electrical system studies, protection coordination, and integration with generators, transformers, substations, and MCCs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in electrical engineering for power generation, industrial facilities, substations, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution, generation systems, protection and control, and applicable IEEE, NFPA, NEC, and industry standards.
• Strong technical, communication, and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical system design for generators, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and high-voltage substations.
• Review drawings, single-line diagrams, specifications, calculations, and contractor deliverables for code compliance.
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, controls and other disciplines to ensure proper integration of plant equipment.
• Provide technical oversight of engineering contractors and equipment suppliers for design/construction issues.
• Support electrical system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, grounding, and arc flash.
• Support project schedules, deliverables, procurement, construction activities, and commissioning milestones.
• Identify opportunities for design standardization, cost optimization, and reliability improvements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Communication skills

Power systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Sr. Electrical Engineer - Gas Power Generation Projects

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 98361

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 Electrical Engineer will support the engineering, design, and construction of large-scale natural gas power generation facilities, including simple-cycle and combined-cycle power plants. This role will be responsible for coordinating electrical engineering activities, ensuring design compliance, supporting construction execution, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, and equipment suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support electrical system design, including generators, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), auxiliary power systems, and high-voltage substations.
• Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, technical specifications, calculations, and contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable codes.
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, controls, and other engineering disciplines to ensure proper integration of plant equipment and electrical systems.
• Provide technical oversight of engineering contractors and equipment suppliers, supporting resolution of design and construction issues.
• Support electrical system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, grounding, and arc flash analysis.
• Support project schedules, engineering deliverables, equipment procurement, construction activities, and commissioning milestones.
• Identify opportunities for design standardization, cost optimization, system reliability, and improved project execution.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in electrical engineering for power generation, industrial facilities, substations, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution, generation systems, protection and control, and applicable IEEE, NFPA, NEC, and industry standards.
• Strong technical, communication, and project coordination skills.

  Job Overview

  Employees in this role are responsible for performing engineering assignments of a complex nature requiring the application of engineering skills.

  Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Plans and organizes projects
  • Applies highly specialized knowledge in carrying out work
  • Provides technical support to lower level professionals
  • Performs other job-relate duties as assigned

  Required Qualifications

  • Experience: 4+ years
  • Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Professional Engineer (PE)

  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 Resources, 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 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 recruiting‑[e-mail] , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.

  NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent ...

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