Sr Engineer

NextEra Energy•Tallahassee, FL

1d•Remote

About The Position

This position will support engineering activities for renewable and transmission projects within the Engineering and Construction department. The preferred candidate is responsible for providing power system analysis, steady-state and dynamic modeling, generation and transmission planning for all Wind, Solar, Battery Energy Storage and stand-alone transmission /substation projects within the Engineering and Construction group. Additional desired skills include experience in power flow analysis, stability studies, voltage studies, technical analysis of disturbances, implementation of regulatory reliability standards, and coordination of reliability and economic studies with the Regional Transmission Operator. Finally, the preferred candidate will represent NextEra’s interest while interfacing with ISO’s/Utilities/Muni’s/Regulatory agencies to understand and meet the requirements for new interconnections. This is a remote position, with occasional travel to Juno Beach, FL as needed. Employees in this role use experience, creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems. This job is responsible for making decisions and recommendations that are authoritative and have an important impact on extensive organizational activities. This position engages industry with current engineering challenges and drives discussions with internal and external engineers to drive solutions.

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Experience with power system analysis tools including PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, TSAT and GE PSLF software.
Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as power flow, stability, voltage regulation, reactive support etc.
Strong organizational and communication skills
4+ years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s - Engineering
Experience: 4+ years
Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Nice To Haves

Certified Professional Engineer (PE)

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise to all aspects of generation interconnection processes and operational requirements.
Create and validate PSSE, PSLF and PSCAD models for solar, wind and battery projects.
Perform and review steady state, dynamic, short circuit and other power system analyses for renewable facilities.
Monitor dynamically changing interconnection requirements from regional agencies and advise stakeholders on the expected impacts.
Perform assessment for compliance with IBR standards such as IEEE 2800, ERCOT NOGRR 245, PRC-029 and other similar requirements.
Ensure compliance with regional modeling requirements for new and existing generation projects.
Develop software tools that enhance system reliability and organizational efficiency.
Contribute new designs or techniques that others within the industry regard as major advances in their area of expertise.
Ensures implementation of standards, policies, training, and support of organization.
Prepares communications, presentations and conducts meetings.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Plans and organizes projects
Applies highly specialized knowledge in carrying out work
Provides technical support to lower level professionals