Principal Site Development Engineer

Requisition ID:  85885 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest producer of renewable energy from wind and solar, and a global leader in battery storage. We offer energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact and create a cleaner future? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

Position Specific Description

Our Engineering & Construction (E&C) Department is looking for a Principal Site Development Engineer to join their Civil/Structural SME Team in Juno Beach, FL. This position is responsible for providing technical input & best-practices guidance for business initiatives within NextEra Energy (NEE), from idea conception through project COD.

Key accountabilities and preferred knowledge base of a Site Development subject matter expert include, but are not limited to:

• Performs design & constructability reviews of civil site plans, flood studies, and stormwater management reports for wind, solar, battery energy storage, clean fuels, substation, and transmission facilities under development.
• Maintains/promote best practices and sponsors lunch & learn sessions on paving, grading, and drainage topics.
• Understands FEMA flood zones and State floodplains requirements with the application of base flood elevations for both studies.
• Performs pre-development flood analysis with USACOE’s HEC-HMS & HEC-RAS.
• Working knowledge of hydrology/hydraulic modeling software, such as TR-55, rational method, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, Culvert Master, SWMM, Pond Pack, ICPR, InfoWorks ICM, P8, HY8, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Understands fundamental application of site erosion control BMPs.
• Interprets standards required for plan surveys, topography, photogrammetry, LiDAR, public ROW, easements, road layout and geometry, and GIS.
• Drives resolution of critical issues during the execution phase of projects that can jeopardize project budget and/or schedule if not resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensures that recommended course of action satisfies any third-party obligations.
• Incorporates lessons learned into specifications and best practice documents.
• Provides feedback related to EOR performance and annual report card.
• Travel within North America; 10-20% of time.

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Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Engineering
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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