Protection & Control Engineer I

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

Our Engineering & Technical Services Department is looking for Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer to join their teamin Florida.

Employees In This Role

• Monitor and ensure P&C equipment quality and reliability.
• Develop Protection and Control processes, procedures, and programs to ensure that Power Delivery meets or exceeds the annual Business Unit Reliability Metrics.
• Work on small-to large-scale conventional P&C projects with somewhat complex features.
• Perform P&C component failure root cause investigations and develop countermeasures and plans to prevent additional failures.
• Develop, interpret, and advises on standards, and provide training to Junior Engineers as well as provide technical support to field Operations Leads and Construction Leads.
• Engages in industry and professional organizations, and monitor new and emerging technologies, innovations, and trends.

Background in the Utility Industry with Protection & Control Experience is strongly preferred for this role.

This position is based at our Jupiter West Office. Alternate location in FPL service territory is available to internal applicants.

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Job Overview

Employees in this role apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad variety of assignments and related fields. This job is responsible for evaluating, selecting, and applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform tasks. 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:3+ 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

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Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Engineering

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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