Principal Power Generation Engineer

NextEra Energy•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal PGD Engineer role supports Industrial Control System (ICS) in the NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) space, and the implementation of Cybersecurity requirements in fossil, renewable and control center operational environments. Team members in this role will work in conjunction with subject matter experts on ICS security design, configuration, and maintenance in operational technology (OT) environments. Candidates will leverage their technical understanding of network infrastructure, security appliances, and security control configurations within ICS environments, and have responsible for managing one or more NERC CIP 002 through 013 standard requirement programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
6+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

Advanced experience and understanding of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standard requirements
Experience implementing BES security control programs and projects
Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience working with cybersecurity and vulnerability assessment processes
Experience with security baselining across OT technology environments
Risk management experience
Six-Sigma Certification
PMP

Responsibilities

Plans and directs process designs, procurement, integration, and maintenance of the of Bulk Electric System (BES) Cybersecurity projects and tool(s), which impact generation facilities and control centers
Maintains organization’s effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing BES Cybersecurity processes, including assessment and baseline tool(s)
Develop and deliver a compliant cybersecurity service delivery model in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Applies knowledge and experience in own discipline, while continuing to acquire and develop higher-level knowledge and skills
Builds and promotes knowledge of the organization, team, processes, and customers
Supports NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements, audits, and evidence
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Plans, organizes, and guides extensive technical programs and activities of outstanding novelty and/or importance
Negotiates critical and controversial issues with high level management and officers of their organizations and companies
Occasional travel to generations facilities for technical and audit support
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
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
Performs other job-related duties as assigned