Engineer II Tech Applications - T/S

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Date: Apr 14, 2025

Location(s): Miami, FL, US, 33134

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID:  84870 

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering clean, affordable, and dependable electricity to over 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s cleanest power generation fleets and top-tier reliability, we are setting new standards in the energy industry. Ready to make an impact? Join our exceptional team today and help shape the future of energy!

 

Position Specific Description

The Grid Control Systems Department is looking for a Engineer II Tech Applications to join their team in Miami, FL.
 
Under general supervision, this individual contributor within the Transmission and Substation (TS) and Distribution Grid Control Systems (GCS) organization is responsible for the planning, development, application architecture, implementation, maintenance, monitoring and operations of grid control systems and applications. Systems included are Energy Management System (EMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Residential/Commercial/Industrial Demand Side Management (DSM) systems and other emerging technologies in support of the Power Delivery Business Unit. An intermediate grasp of electrical system principles, computer systems, programming, network architecture and relational database technologies is desired.
 
This position will be required to be on functional area callout rotation to provide 24 by 7 computer support. 
 
Desired Qualifications:
•    Bachelor's degree in electrical power systems or computer engineering 
•    Working knowledge of real-time EMS functionality 
•    Working knowledge and able to use programming languages and scripting, such as C++, Java, Oracle, Perl, etc.
•    Working knowledge of applicable policies, rules, regulations, and codes in the electrical utility field and cyber security, especially on NERC CIP Standards
 
Other Expectations
•    Must be available for on-call support to provide solutions to emergent operational issues
•    Must be available to report for occasional night and weekend duty during storms and system emergencies
•    Interpret design and operating policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
•    Must be willing to take Personnel Risk Assessment periodically 

Job Overview

The position is responsible for the planning, development, application architecture, engineering, implementation, and operations of grid monitoring and control systems and corresponding applications.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develops systems including modifying, commissioning, and/or decommissioning the associated applications, programs, and software
  • Supports department emerging technologies strategic opportunities and solutions
  • Coordinates or individually contributes to assigned work plans
  • Executes systems planning, systems development, operational, and maintenance activities of the systems and applications
  • Performs work tasks to ensure reliable performance (availability and integrity) or project delivery of systems and applications
  • Supports and executes the requirements of Florida Reliability Coordinating Council (FRCC) Reliability Coordinator Operations
  • Ensures compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) Reliability Standards
  • Executes Operational Excellence goals and initiatives
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s - Engineering
  • Experience: 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree
  • Certified Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
  • Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
  • Six Sigma Master Black Belt

 

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:  Engineering
Organization:  Florida Power & Light Company 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

 

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.

 

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

 

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

 

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.

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Job Segment: Power Systems, Energy

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