Principal Engineer

Requisition ID:  76898 

 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

 

Position Specific Description

This position is responsible for providing civil/geotechnical input & best-practices guidance for business initiatives within NextEra Energy (NEE), from idea conception through project COD. Become a collaborative member of the E&C Civil SME Team, which consists of engineers skilled in structural, geotechnical, site development, stormwater, sediment & erosion control, and risk management.

 

Key accountabilities of a Civil/Structural SME include, but are not limited to:

• Provides responsive engineering support on wind, solar, energy storage, clean fuels, substation, and transmission opportunities within the Engineering & Construction Business Unit.
• Maintains/promotes best practices and sponsors lunch & learn sessions on civil/structural topics.
• Participates in design & constructability reviews and provide timely & accurate comments/feedback to ensure no schedule issues.
• Drives resolution of critical issues during the execution phase of projects that can jeopardize project budget and/or schedule if not resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensures that recommended course of action satisfies any third-party obligations.
• Supports project financing efforts to ensure a level of comfort with all engaged Independent Engineers and Lenders that results in preferential and timely financial closings.
• Helps to define and influence project requirements and scope, including assessment of execution risk and development of risk mitigation strategies.
• Secures engineering consulting expertise when required to supplement and/or validate professional opinions.
• Performs emerging technology due diligence.
• Supports equipment and material technical evaluations and review of manufacturing/fabrication Non-Conformance Reports.
• Performs annual specification reviews and incorporates lessons learned.
• Provides feedback related to Supplier performance and annual report card.

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
• Experience: 7+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Engineering
Organization:  NextEra Project Mgmt 
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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 

NextEra Energy 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 recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.