Sr Mechanical Engineer - Gas Power Generation Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and execution for gas power generation projects, including simple- and combined-cycle facilities. You will coordinate with multiple engineering teams, oversee contractors and suppliers, and ensure design compliance with industry standards.

The role requires strong technical and communication skills, a PE license is preferred, and relocation may be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of mechanical engineering experience in power generation or large-scale facilities.
• Knowledge of combustion turbines, HRSGs, piping, and industry standards (ASME, API).

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical system design for gas power generation projects, including turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Review drawings, P&IDs, specs, calculations, and contractor deliverables for compliance.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, controls, and other disciplines for proper integration.
• Provide technical oversight of contractors, OEMs, and equipment suppliers.
• Support equipment selection, sizing, piping design, and installation requirements.
• Support project schedules, deliverables, procurement, construction, and commissioning milestones.
• Identify opportunities for standardization and cost optimization.

Skills

Mechanical design

Power plant experience

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Sr Mechanical Engineer - Gas Power Generation Projects

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 98360

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 Mechanical 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 mechanical engineering activities, ensuring design compliance, supporting construction execution, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, and equipment suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support mechanical system design, including combustion turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), steam turbines, fuel gas systems, cooling systems, piping, and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Review mechanical drawings, P&IDs, technical specifications, calculations, and contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable codes.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, controls, and other engineering disciplines to ensure proper integration of plant equipment and mechanical systems.
• Provide technical oversight of engineering contractors, OEMs, and equipment suppliers, supporting resolution of design and construction issues.
• Support equipment selection, system sizing, piping design, material specifications, and mechanical equipment installation requirements.
• Support project schedules, engineering deliverables, equipment procurement, construction activities, and commissioning milestones.
• Identify opportunities for design standardization, cost optimization, equipment reliability, maintainability, and improved project execution.

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in mechanical engineering for power generation, industrial facilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of combustion turbines, power plant auxiliary systems, piping systems, and applicable ASME, API, and industry standards.
• Strong technical, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

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 [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 with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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