Senior Engineer - Solar SCADA Engineering

Requisition ID:  93923 

 

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Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy is seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join the Solar SCADA Engineering group within the Engineering & Construction department. This role is critical to the successful deployment and standardization of SCADA systems across NextEra's growing solar project portfolio. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with a drive for innovation, including the integration of AI capabilities into existing automation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SCADA system deployment for solar projects across the portfolio, from design through commissioning
• Develop and maintain automation tools that drive efficiency and standardization within the SCADA engineering team
• Support and advance AI integration with the department's existing AI platform, identifying opportunities to enhance system intelligence and operational performance
• Configure and program Novatech Orion RTUs, establishing and maintaining standards for point structure and data organization across all projects
• Develop and enforce SCADA point naming and data structure standards to ensure consistency fleet-wide
• Configure and manage Kepware / Top Server OPC servers, including tag structure, communication drivers, and data connectivity
• Collaborate with project teams, controls engineers, and IT/OT stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Contribute to the development of Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs) and technical specifications
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and site commissioning activities
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team

Ideal Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in SCADA engineering, preferably within the energy or utilities sector
• Extensive hands-on experience with Ignition Perspective (Inductive Automation), including screen development, scripting, and tag architecture
• Deep expertise with the Novatech Orion product family, including RTU configuration and point structure development
• Proficiency with Kepware or Top Server OPC products, including driver configuration and data modeling
• Strong understanding of OPC-UA / OPC-DA communication standards
• Experience with solar generation or utility-scale renewable energy projects preferred
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with PLC programming (e.g., IEC 61131-3 structured text or ladder logic)
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration in industrial or OT environments
• Knowledge of NERC CIP cybersecurity standards as they apply to OT systems
• Experience with Python or similar scripting languages for automation tool development

Work Location
This position is based at the NextEra Energy Juno Beach, FL headquarters. On-site presence is required, with periodic travel to project sites for commissioning and FAT activities.

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

• Bachelor’s - Engineering
• Experience: 4+ years
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional Engineer (PE)

 

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Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Engineering
Organization:  NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  No

 

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for emplo