Principal Engineer - T/S

Requisition ID:  77093 

Florida Power & Light Company is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry?  Join our world-class team today! 

 

Position Specific Description

FPL is seeking a qualified and experienced Streetlight Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team. As a Streetlight SME, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing our streetlight infrastructure across various locations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage assets critical to the operation of the lighting system. Our team is responsible for the successful identification, purchase, implementation, training, maintenance, and end-of-life decisions for a significant portion of the equipment utilized on the street light system.

 

Responsibilities:

 

Serve as the primary technical expert on streetlight systems and associated technologies.

Develop and implement streetlight strategies and plans to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Conduct assessments and audits of existing streetlight infrastructure to identify potential areas for improvement.

Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to analyze and resolve technical issues related to streetlight systems.

Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in streetlighting.

Provide technical guidance and support for streetlight-related projects to ensure successful implementation and operation.

Oversee the maintenance, repair, and replacement activities for streetlight fixtures and components.

Monitor streetlight performance, energy consumption, and associated metrics to optimize efficiency and reduce environmental impacts.

Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior management and stakeholders

Job Overview

This job is responsible for applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. Employees in this role evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects. This position conducts analysis on system performance and reliability strategy and provides recommendations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

•   Provides engineering, design and environmental support
•   Tracks and reports on project negotiations and performance
•   Delivers company standards, policies, training, and support of organization
•   Prepares communications, presentations and provides support at meetings
•   Formulates researches, and develops improvement measures
•   Works with other departments within the organization to establish customer requirements and project costs
•   Ability to meet attendance and storm duty requirements
•   Ability to work extended hours
•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

•  Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
•  Bachelor's - Engineering
•  Experience:7+ years

Preferred Qualifications

•  Certified Professional Engineer (PE)
•  Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
•  Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
•  Master's Degree
•  Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
•  Six Sigma Master Black Belt

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Engineering
Organization:  Florida Power & Light Company 
Relocation Provided:  No

 

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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 

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