Distribution Engineer
Apply now »Date: Mar 16, 2023
Location(s): Plantation, FL, US, 33317
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 71201
Florida Power & Light Company is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry? Join our world-class team today!
Position Specific Description
This role is responsible to perform engineering assignments of a complex nature requiring application of engineering skills. Coordinate with multiple groups, inside and outside the business unit to produce complete designs, including but not limited to distribution operations, design and application, business services, and regulatory to name a few. Provides technical support and training to lower-level professionals and supports the development of new processes and guidelines for diverse engineering initiatives.
Job Overview
This job is responsible for applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. Employees in this role evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects. This position conducts analysis on system performance and reliability strategy and provides recommendations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Works on all aspects of engineering design and permitting
• Acts as a single point of contact for mid-level complexity projects for the department
• Tracks and reports on performance
• Delivers company standards, policies, training, and support of organization
• Prepares communications and presentations, and conducts meetings
• Meets attendance and storm duty requirements
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's - Engineering
• Experience:2+ 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: Florida Power & Light Company
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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