NextEra Energy

Sr Power Plant Thermal Performance Engineer

Sr Power Plant Thermal Performance Engineer
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LocationPalm Beach Gardens, FL
Job Typefull time
On-site
Oil and Gas

About This Job


Requisition ID: 88645

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to approximately 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s cleanest power generation fleets and top-tier reliability, we are setting new standards in the energy industry. Ready to make an impact? Join our exceptional team today and help shape the future of energy!


Position Specific Description

The Senior Power Plant Thermal Performance Engineer will be a key technical leader responsible for optimizing the thermal performance of power plants within our portfolio. This role requires extensive expertise in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to evaluate and enhance the efficiency and reliability of power generation systems. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive strategic performance improvement initiatives, ensuring that NextEra Energy remains at the forefront of the industry.


Key Responsibilities:

Lead the monitoring and analysis of the thermal performance of power plants, including turbines, boilers, heat exchangers, cooling systems, and other thermal systems.
Develop and validate advanced performance models to assess system efficiency, identify areas of improvement, and benchmark against industry standards.
Prepare and present detailed engineering reports, performance evaluations, and actionable insights to senior management and stakeholders.
Direct and manage performance improvement projects, including upgrades, modifications, and retrofits, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution.
Develop and maintain comprehensive thermal performance databases, monitoring systems, and software tools for data analysis and reporting.
Provide expert technical support for plant operations, troubleshooting complex thermal performance issues, and recommending corrective actions.
Stay informed about the latest technology advancements, industry trends, and regulatory changes affecting power plant thermal performance.
Lead and participate in project planning, budgeting, and scheduling activities related to thermal performance initiatives.
Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations in all performance improvement activities.


Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree or Ph.D. is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in thermal performance engineering within the power generation industry.
Demonstrated proficiency in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermal system modeling.
Proven experience with performance analysis software and tools (e.g., PEPSE, Epsilon, PI System, etc.).
Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Deep knowledge of power plant operations, maintenance practices, and industry standards.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is strongly preferred.
Willingness to travel to various plant sites as required.


Job Overview

Employees in this role have responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection of areas for investigation, and development of novel concepts.


Job Duties & Responsibilities

Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs

Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field
Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations
Performs other job-related duties as assigned


Required Qualifications

Bachelor's - Engineering

Experience:5+ years


Preferred Qualifications


Supervisor/Management Experience:0+ years

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: Florida Power & Light Company Relocation Provided: No

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.

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.

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