Project Manager - BESS SME

Requisition ID:  95728 

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Position Specific Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering & Construction team with a primary focus on data center projects and their integration with utility-scale generation and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This engineer will serve as a technical anchor for large-load projects, lead technical discussions with Engineers of Record (EORs), and mentor and support project engineers across the project lifecycle. The role blends deep electrical engineering fundamentals with cross-functional program leadership in a fast-evolving area of the power industry.

Key Responsibilities

Data Center & Large-Load Engineering

• Develop and review electrical architecture for data center + BESS integration, minimizing large-load fluctuations and meeting ride-through requirements.
• Evaluate site designs, one-line diagrams, and interconnection concepts for technical feasibility and constructability.
• Support economic modeling and technology selection for storage and large-load applications.

Technical Leadership with Engineers of Record (EORs)

• Lead technical discussions and design reviews with external EORs and engineering firms.
• Define and communicate engineering standards, requirements, and best practices to design partners.
• Review and validate EOR deliverables (studies, drawings, calculations) for quality, code compliance, and alignment with project objectives.

Project Engineering Support

• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to project engineers, helping resolve design and field issues.
• Support commissioning, control system testing, and onboarding of new assets.
• Perform and guide Root-Cause Analysis for equipment and design issues (inverters, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and related equipment).

Standards, Controls & Grid Compliance

• Contribute to grid-forming controls and interconnection requirements, including evolving IEEE 2800 and NOGRR 282 standards.
• Help drive design standardization and in-house engineering to improve speed, quality, and repeatability of design packages.
• Apply engineering analytics, modeling, and software tools to inform design and reliability decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of engineering experience in power, energy, data center, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of power system fundamentals: one-line diagrams, protection and controls, grounding, arc flash, and interconnection.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating engineering deliverables with external design firms or EORs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to lead technical discussions and present to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with utility-scale solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), or inverter-based resources.
• Familiarity with grid-forming controls and standards such as IEEE 2800 and NOGRR 272.
• Experience with data center electrical infrastructure and large-load integration.
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as ETAP, PSCAD, PSSE, and Aspen. 
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading cross-functional efforts.

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:  Maintenance/Construction
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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