Sr Engineer - Transmission/Substation

NextEra Energy, Inc•Juno Beach, FL

49d

About The Position

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us! Position Specific Description This position is responsible for providing structural/geotechnical input & best-practices guidance for business initiatives within NextEra Energy (NEE), from idea conception through project COD. Become a collaborative member of the Engineering & Construction (E&C) Civil Subject Matter Expert (SME) Team, which consists of engineers skilled in structural, geotechnical, site development, stormwater, sediment & erosion control, and risk management. Key accountabilities of a Civil/Structural SME include, but are not limited to: Provide responsive engineering support for wind, solar, energy storage, clean fuels, substation, and transmission projects within the Engineering & Construction Business Unit. Maintain best practices and sponsor technical lunch & learn sessions on civil/structural topics. Participate in design and constructability reviews, providing timely feedback to prevent schedule delays. Drive resolution of critical project issues to protect budget and schedule. Ensure recommendations satisfy third-party obligations and support project financing efforts with Independent Engineers and Lenders. Help to define project requirements, scope, and risk mitigation strategies. Secure engineering consulting expertise as needed to supplement or validate technical opinions. Conduct emerging technology due diligence and support equipment technical evaluations. Review manufacturing Non-Conformance Reports and perform annual specification reviews incorporating lessons learned. Provide supplier performance feedback for annual evaluations. Travel within North America; 10-20% of time.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering
5+ years of structural engineering experience in wind, solar, or BESS projects.
Ability to independently review and redline structural design submittals for foundations, steel, and concrete.
Proficient in national codes (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC) and renewable energy industry standards.
Skilled in reviewing structural analysis models and construction drawings for design adequacy and constructability.
Experience with deliverables management platforms such as Unifier, Bluebeam, and SharePoint.
Proven ability to lead vendor coordination and guide third-party engineering firms with minimal oversight.
Excellent communication skills for reporting technical assessments to project managers and SMEs.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

P.E. license preferred (or ability to obtain within one year).
Understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and construction materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide responsive engineering support for wind, solar, energy storage, clean fuels, substation, and transmission projects within the Engineering & Construction Business Unit.
Maintain best practices and sponsor technical lunch & learn sessions on civil/structural topics.
Participate in design and constructability reviews, providing timely feedback to prevent schedule delays.
Drive resolution of critical project issues to protect budget and schedule.
Ensure recommendations satisfy third-party obligations and support project financing efforts with Independent Engineers and Lenders.
Help to define project requirements, scope, and risk mitigation strategies.
Secure engineering consulting expertise as needed to supplement or validate technical opinions.
Conduct emerging technology due diligence and support equipment technical evaluations.
Review manufacturing Non-Conformance Reports and perform annual specification reviews incorporating lessons learned.
Provide supplier performance feedback for annual evaluations.