PGD Principal Technical Srvs Spec
Apply now »Date: Jun 24, 2025
Location(s): Houston, TX, US, 77002
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 88735
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
NextEra Energy is looking for an Electrical Technical subject matter expert to join our RNG team. This candidate would troubleshoot electrical systems at RNG facilities in a growing fleet. This would include arc flash analysis, reactive power studies, protection relays, fire & gas systems, 5kV – 15kV switchgears and other electrical equipment as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Support engineering on major electrical systems in newly designed facilities.
· Recognize inconsistencies in engineering drawings, take corrective action, and strive for better reliability and efficiency.
· Work with diverse teams to solve problems, improve opportunities, and integrate systems and controls.
· Understand protection relays and relay coordination.
· Troubleshooting with 5kV, 15kV switchgears and 480vac Motor Control Stations.
· Understanding of utility provider interfaces and shutdowns.
· Understanding of generator synchronizing.
· Handle other assigned duties as needed.
· Travel required for all specific duties
Preferred Experience
· Expertise in RNG facilities and LFGTE facilities.
· Familiarity with GE Multilin and SEL protection relays.
· Familiarity with NFPA NEC 70.
· Ability to handle specialized technical task.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Job Overview
Employees in this job are subject matter experts and make decisions and recommendations having significant impact on technical aspects of the company. Individuals in the role are responsible for one or more programs of such diversity and scope to be of critical importance to overall company objectives.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Plans, organizes, and guides extensive technical programs and activities of outstanding novelty and/or importance
• Negotiates critical and controversial issues with high level management and officers of their organizations and companies
• Travels to power plants for onsite troubleshooting support
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
• Technical / Functional Excellence/Learning
• Process Management Concepts
• Quality Tools and Techniques
• Effective Written Communications
• Effective Verbal Communications
• High School Grad / GED
• Safety Policy and Practice
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 6+ years
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's - Engineering
• Supervisor/Management Experience:Without Rating
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: Technical Specialist
Organization: NextEra Energy Pipeline Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: No
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