Principal Electrical Engineer

Requisition ID:  88177 

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today!
 

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy is looking for an Electrical Studies subject matter expert to join our Energy Storage team. This candidate would prepare and review studies for utility-scale battery projects to support our quickly growing fleet. This would include arc flash analysis, reactive power studies, TOV studies, and other simulations as required. 

Duties & Responsibilities

•    Support design phase and engineer major components for large-scale energy storage projects.
•    Recognize inconsistencies in engineering drawings, take corrective action, and strive for better design quality and efficiency.
•    Identify and resolve errors in engineering studies and suggest future solutions.
•    Prepare technical scopes of work for contracts.
•    Influence project teams on engineering tasks.
•    Work with diverse teams to solve problems, improve opportunities, and integrate systems and controls.
•    Understand specifications for major equipment purchasing, ensure clear communication, and propose solutions
•    Understand permitting requirements, propose solutions to legal challenges, and recommend site design improvements.
•    Handle other assigned duties as needed.
•    Travel 10% of the time for project specific duties.
 

Desired Experience:

•    Bachelors in Electrical Engineering (Masters Preferred) 
•    7+ Years experience Solar/PV Engineering and/or Construction
•    Expertise in one or more of these areas: Power electronics, Battery storage system design, Substation design, Generation tie design.
•    Proficient in ETAP, PSCAD and PSSE software
•    Familiarity with energy storage technologies, including battery chemistries, power conversion units, and DC/DC converters.
•    Familiarity with lithium-ion battery storage safety standards (UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, applicable IFC/IBC sections)
•    Familiarity with IEC 61215, 61646, 61730
•    Ability to handle specialized technical tasks independently.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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:  NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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