Principal Engineer – Utility Scale Battery

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

Our Engineering & Construction Division is looking for a Principal Engineer – Utility Scale Battery to join their team in our Corporate Office in Juno Beach, FL. This position is responsible for the due diligence, vetting, and acceptance of various battery suppliers for the Energy Storage team. This will include equipment sizing, integration design, battery performance expectations, review of drawings, manuals, and OEM contract documents. This is considered a critical support role to the Energy Storage Engineering team.

Job Functions

• Reviews OEM engineering deliverables for technical acceptance. These include drawings, manuals, performance specifications and thermal management systems
• Hold cross functional meetings with various stakeholders and OEMs to communicate complex technical concepts throughout the organization
• Support Project Engineers in design consideration based on OEM specifications
• Review OEM contracts for technical feasibility and thoroughness
• Support construction and commissioning functions by educating new emerging technology concepts

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION

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 Energy Resources, LLC

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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