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Date: Jan 11, 2023
Location(s): Jupiter, FL, US, 33478 Abilene, TX, US, 79603 Abilene, TX, US, 79601 Austin, TX, US, 78701 Abilene, TX, US, 79602 Austin, TX, US, 78749
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 68402
NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC (NEET) is the leading competitive transmission company in North America. We develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain transmission assets across the continent. We operate through our regional subsidiaries to integrate renewable energy and strengthen the electric grid. Is creating a sustainable future important to you? Join our world-class team today
Position Specific Description
Lone Star is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Protection and Control Engineer to support the field operations group. Lone Star is a rate-regulated transmission service provider in Texas, owns and operates high-voltage transmission lines and associated equipment. This individual will work with operations and engineering to achieve safe and reliable operation of Lone Star system, including new construction projects, station upgrades, troubleshooting and maintenance of protective relaying systems, substation integration & automation systems, substation control systems, remote terminal units, digital fault recorder, etc. Manage, direct, track and report out on diverse maintenance activities and capital projects. Ensure compliance to NERC (PRC, CIP), TRE and ERCOT reliability standards, guidelines and protocols for substation equipment. Ensure compliance to construction specifications, operating standards and procedures. Main office location for this position will be in Mansfield, TX and will travel to Lone Star substations as needed, including occasional travel to support other NEET business units outside Texas.
Job Overview
Employees in this role apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad variety of assignments and related fields. This job is responsible for evaluating, selecting, and applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform tasks. This position conducts analysis on system performance and reliability strategy and provides recommendations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Provides engineering, design and environmental support
• Tracks and reports on project negotiations and performance
• Delivers company standards, policies, training, and support of organization
• Prepares communications, presentations and provides support at meetings
• Formulates researches, and develops improvement measures
• Works with other departments within the organization to establish customer requirements and project costs
• Ability to meet attendance and storm duty requirements
• Ability to work extended hours
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
• Bachelor's - Engineering
• Experience:5+ years
Preferred Qualifications
• Certified Professional Engineer (PE)
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
• Master's Degree
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
• Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: NextEra Transmission, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
Where permitted by applicable law, NextEra Energy requires all employees and new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination on or before the first day of employment.
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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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