Principal PGD Engineer - Substation

NextEra Energy•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

27d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Substation Engineer to oversee document turnover and file management to ensure operational readiness and regulatory compliance for newly constructed substations within our renewable energy fleet. Key responsibilities include storing and managing test records, drawings, configuration files and ensuring compliance with NERC standards. This role will have a primary interface with the construction and design engineers working together to ensure successful projects.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineer, other engineering degrees may be considered with relevant experience
Understanding of NERC compliance requirements.
Work experience in substation engineering, construction and/or management.
Experience with asset management systems and document management systems
Demonstrated capability in leading development and change efforts.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Excellent communication and professional skills.
Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
Experience: 7+ years
Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities
Manages one or more programs of complex diversity and scope which are of critical importance to overall company objectives
Acts as a subject matter expert

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in power generation or renewable energy technology is a plus.
Expertise with Maximo and Documentum is a plus.

Responsibilities

Substation subject matter expert serving as customer representative.
Supervise contracting team to execute process in the field.
Drive continuous process improvements.
Support transfer of asset attributes into asset management system (Maximo).
Support activation of required preventive maintenance (PM) tasks for the site.
Collaborate with solar and energy storage project managers, operations teams, and engineering & construction personnel.
Store all documents in document management systems (D2/Documentum), including substation physical, electrical, relay, and equipment drawings.
Record and store documentation of protection and control systems.
Store configuration files for non-protection relays, including communication processors, meters, PLCs, and transformer temperature monitors, etc.
Ensure transfer of As-Builts post construction.
Catalog all commissioning and test reports, including relay installations, equipment tests, and ground grid test reports.
Support control center operations checkout processes.
Manage and update the communication protocol tracking files.
Provide recommendations for procurement of critical spare parts.
Ensure transfer and storage of important regulatory and contract documents, such as FAC, MOD, CIP, and agreements like PPA and GIA.