NextEra Energy

Principal Substation Engineer

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Full-time

About This Job

Requisition ID: 88680

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

Position Specific Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Substation Engineer to oversee document turnover and file management to ensure operational readiness and regulatory compliance. These projects are newly constructed substations within our renewable energy fleet. Key responsibilities include storing and managing test records, drawings, configuration files and ensuring compliance with NERC standards. This role will have a primary interface with the construction and design engineers working together to ensure successful projects.

Accountabilities

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Load all asset specifications into the Asset Management System (AMS).

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Activate all required Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks for the site.

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Support assigning PM tasks to their respective assets.

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Store all prints in document management systems like D2/Documentum, including substation physical, electrical, relay, and equipment prints.

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Enter site information into the AMS.

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Record and store documentation of protection and control systems

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Store configuration files for non-protection relays, including communication processors, meters, PLCs, and transformer temperature monitors.

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Store all commissioning and test reports, including relay installations, equipment tests, and ground grid test reports.

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Update the communication protocol tracking files.

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Ensure transfer and storage of important regulatory and contract documents, such as FAC, MOD, CIP, and agreements like PPA and GIA

Capabilities

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Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineer preferred, other engineering degrees considered with relevant experience

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Understanding of NERC compliance requirements.

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Work experience in substation engineering and management.

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Experience with asset management systems and document management systems

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Demonstrated capability in leading development and change efforts.

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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

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Excellent communication and professional skills.

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Knowledge and experience in power generation or renewable energy technology is a plus.

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Expertise with Microsoft office suite.

Travel Requirements:

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20%

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

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Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities

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Manages one or more programs of complex diversity and scope which are of critical importance to overall company objectives

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Acts as a subject matter expert

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Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

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Bachelor's - Engineering

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Experience: 7+ years

Preferred Qualifications

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None

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: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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