Principal PGD Engineer

Requisition ID:  92529 

 

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 and detail-oriented Substation Engineer to oversee document turnover and file management to ensure operational readiness and regulatory compliance for newly constructed substations within our renewable energy fleet. Key responsibilities include storing and managing test records, drawings, configuration files and ensuring compliance with NERC standards. This role will have a primary interface with the construction and design engineers working together to ensure successful projects.

 

Accountabilities

· Substation subject matter expert serving as customer representative.

· Supervise contracting team to execute process in the field.

· Drive continuous process improvements.

· Support transfer of asset attributes into asset management system (Maximo).

· Support activation of required preventive maintenance (PM) tasks for the site.

· Collaborate with solar and energy storage project managers, operations teams, and engineering & construction personnel.

· Store all documents in document management systems (D2/Documentum), including substation physical, electrical, relay, and equipment drawings.

· Record and store documentation of protection and control systems.

· Store configuration files for non-protection relays, including communication processors, meters, PLCs, and transformer temperature monitors, etc.

· Ensure transfer of As-Builts post construction.

· Catalog all commissioning and test reports, including relay installations, equipment tests, and ground grid test reports.

· Support control center operations checkout processes.

· Manage and update the communication protocol tracking files.

· Provide recommendations for procurement of critical spare parts.

· Ensure transfer and storage of important regulatory and contract documents, such as FAC, MOD, CIP, and agreements like PPA and GIA.

 

Capabilities

· Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineer, other engineering degrees may be considered with relevant experience

· Understanding of NERC compliance requirements.

· Work experience in substation engineering, construction and/or management.

· Experience with asset management systems and document management systems

· Demonstrated capability in leading development and change efforts.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

· Excellent communication and professional skills.

· Knowledge and experience in power generation or renewable energy technology is a plus.

· Expertise with Maximo and Documentum is a plus.

Travel Requirements:

· ≤ 20

Job Overview

Employees in this role make decisions and recommendations having significant impact on extensive engineering and related activities for the company. This position negotiates critical and controversial issues with top level engineers and officers of other organizations and companies.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

•   Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities
•   Manages one or more programs of complex diversity and scope which are of critical importance to overall company objectives
•   Acts as a subject matter expert
•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
•  Experience: 7+ years

Preferred Qualifications

•  None

 

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:  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, d