NextEra Energy, Inc.

Principal P&C Engineer - Lone Star Transmission

LocationAbilene, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Requisition ID: 85011

Lone Star Transmission , a rate-regulated transmission service provider in Texas, owns and operates approximately 330 miles of high-voltage transmission lines and associated equipment. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we are a wholly owned, independent subsidiary of NextEra Energy Transmission. Our commitment to excellence extends from the planning and development stage to the transmission of electricity to residential and commercial customers. Do you want to be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering the most reliable, cost-effective and technologically advanced transmission solutions to the state of Texas? Join our world-class team today!


Position Specific Description

Lone Star is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Protection and Control Engineer to support the field operations group. Lone Star is a rate-regulated transmission service provider in Texas, owns and operates high-voltage transmission lines and associated equipment.

Employees in this role apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad variety of assignments and projects related operations. As a P&C engineer, you with work operations and engineering to achieve safe and reliable operation of Lone Star system, which includes troubleshooting and maintenance of protective relaying systems, new construction projects, substation upgrades, substation integration & automation systems, substation control systems, remote terminal units, digital fault recorder, etc. The ideal candidate will be able to operate independently, creatively solve complex technical issues, as well as manage, direct, track and report out on diverse maintenance activities and capital projects. Ensure compliance to NERC (PRC, CIP), TRE and ERCOT reliability standards, guidelines and protocols for substation equipment. Ensure compliance to construction specifications, operating standards and procedures.

Main office location for this position will be in Mansfield, TX (Or Abilene, TX) and will travel to Lone Star substations as needed, including occasional travel to support other NEET business units outside Texas.


Job Duties & Responsibilities

Execution of multi-year reliability plans for assigned protection and control equipment based on use of quality tools and techniques
Perform replacement/upgrade/troubleshooting of protective relaying systems, substation integration & automation systems, substation control systems and remote terminal unit
Verify protective relay logic through functional testing of the protection systems
Performs root cause analysis of system failures and develop corrective action plans and recommendations
Responds to unplanned transmission system events and performs initial assessments, troubleshooting and coordination of resources to return equipment back to service
Maintain applicable certifications to perform high voltage switching activities through internal Lone Star and NextEra training programs
Perform engineering review, commissioning and testing plans for Lone Star and NEET projects and ensure project meets applicable Lone Star construction standards and specifications
Assist with project integration, commissioning and testing for substation construction projects for Lone Star and other NEET business units
Maintain applicable records and analysis related to NERC PRC-004 requirements
Maintain Lone Star NERC PRC and CIP compliance documentation up to date
Position requires occasional travel to NEET facilities outside Texas


Preferred Skills And Experience

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited college or university
Effective communication (written and oral) within and external to the organization
Available for call out duties on 24x7 coverage as required
Available nights/weekends/holidays as required
Able to work extended hours


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

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.


Employee Group: Exempt


Employee Type: Full Time


Job Category: Engineering


Organization: Lone Star Transmission, LLC


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. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.

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