Sr Power Generation Engineer - SCADA/Operational Technology (Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410)

Florida Power & Light; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC is seeking a Senior SCADA and Controls Engineer to apply advanced engineering principles to the solar and battery storage fleet within the Power Generation Division. The role includes PLCs, SCADA, and networked controller systems with a focus on safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You will provide technical leadership, perform testing, troubleshoot complex issues, and support operations with advanced analytics and project execution. Some travel (<25%) to sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience: 4+ years in engineering roles, preferably in power or OT/IT environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and systems engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop engineering projects with significant impact on major programs.
• Provide technical leadership in control solutions design and implementation.
• Perform testing and documentation for control system changes and upgrades.
• Support OT/IT network infrastructure and secure plant communications.

Skills

SCADA applications

PLC troubleshooting

OT/IT networking

Network diagnostics (Wireshark)

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Modbus

OPC

Ethernet networks

Wireshark

Job description

Requisition ID: 96227

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

NextEra Energy is currently seeking a Sr SCADA and Controls Engineer who can apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to the solar and battery storage fleet in the Power Generation Division. Performs engineering, troubleshooting, and operation/maintenance-based tasks for PLC’s, solar and battery storage controllers and supporting networked applications. Successful candidate will have a sense of accountability and urgency required to make informed decisions regarding engineering complexity, system integrity, safety and regulatory compliance under limited supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs
• Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field
• Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations
• Provides technical support to operations and business unit personnel
• Performs system testing and documentation for control system changes and upgrades
• Analyzes and corrects complex application deficiencies and system issues
• Provides technical leadership in the functional specification, design and implementation of control solutions
• Provides automation engineering support for failure mitigation, process improvement, data analytics and improving performance targets
• Establishes and/or modifies procedures and guidelines supporting controls and SCADA users
• Travels to sites occasionally for onsite troubleshooting support
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Provides advanced technical support for Operational Technology (OT) / Information Technology (IT) network infrastructure, including industrial Ethernet networks, managed switches, firewalls, and communication devices supporting plant control systems.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex network communication issues affecting SCADA systems, PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, field devices, and other network-connected control system assets.
• Supports configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of OT/IT network equipment while coordinating with IT and Cybersecurity teams to maintain reliable and secure plant communications.
• Performs root cause analysis of network and communication failures, develops corrective actions, and implements solutions to improve system reliability and availability.

Desired Qualifications:

• Process Management Concepts
• Quality Tools and Techniques
• Working experience with SCADA applications and PLC’s
• Experience with Modbus and OPC
• Working experience with Ethernet and Serial networks
• Working knowledge of power fundamentals and voltage control
• Strong background in logic development and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of networking and network troubleshooting
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting Operational Technology (OT) / Information Technology (IT) networks in an industrial or utility environment.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting industrial managed switches, firewalls, and Ethernet-based communication infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking concepts, including VLANs, routing, and network diagnostics.Experience supporting SCADA communications, network-connected field devices, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience using network analysis and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark or equivalent) to troubleshoot communication issues.

Travel: < 25%

Job Overview

Employees in this role have responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection of areas for investigation, and development of novel concepts.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs
• Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field
• Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Experience: 4+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

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

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