Requisition ID: 84494
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. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.
Position Specific Description
NextEra Energy is seeking a technical individual to be part of the Power Generation team.
This position will be responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of Distributed Generation Solar and/or Battery facilities in New York. This position will be based out of the Watertown-Syracuse, NY area, and will cover 5 sites between Niagara and Clayton, NY.
This individual is responsible as the site safety manager to ensure all personnel and equipment onsite are safe and that the site/s are in environmental compliance with all required regulatory permit requirements. Under limited guidance, the individual will perform a variety of routine tasks, which provide experience and familiarity with Engineering staff, methods, practices, and programs after which may independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures while using judgment when making adaptions and modifications. Routine tasks include executing inspections of watch, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, contractor and OEM coordination, root cause analysis, and duties as assigned. Engineers on the solar team will spend a significant amount of time in the field (outside) troubleshooting and repairing all aspects of our solar facilities. At times, Sr PGD Engineer will be on-call and responsible for the sites in the region, coordinating with the Renewables Operation Control Center, OEM's, Vendors and Contractors as required. Working weekends and nights outages is required at times.
Engineer should be highly motivated with a strong bias for action and capable of working independently as well as part of a team. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering highly preferred. Previous PV solar and Battery experience highly desired.
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
The estimated base pay for this position is $100,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.
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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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