PGD Engineer - Paulsboro, NJ

Requisition ID:  69486 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy is seeking a technical individual to be part of the FPL Power Generation team. PGD Engineer shall be responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the large scale universal solar facilities inside the state of Florida. This position will report to the Solar & Storage FL East Engineering Leader, under the Power Generation Team, and will work out of the Fort Pierce area with travel to other locations within the East Region which includes the territory of Martin County to Daytona Beach within the state of Florida. 

This individual is responsible as the site safety manager to ensure all personnel and equipment onsite are safe and that the site/s are in environmental compliance with all required regulatory permit requirements. Under limited guidance, the individual will perform a variety of routine tasks, which provide experience and familiarity with Engineering staff, methods, practices, and programs after which may independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures while using judgment when making adaptions and modifications. Engineers on the FPL solar team can spend a significant amount of time in the field (outside) troubleshooting and repairing all aspects of our solar facilities.  At times, PGD Engineer will be on-call and responsible for the FL East Region Sites, coordinating with the Renewables Operation Control Center, OEM’s, Vendors and Contractors as required.

Engineer should be highly motivated with a strong bias for action and capable of working independently as well as part of a team.  Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering highly preferred.

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Engineering
Organization:  NextEra Operating Srvs 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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