Sr Power Generation Engineer

NextEra Energy•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Power Generation Division (PGD) Engineer role focuses on generator and rotating electrical machine reliability across the wind fleet, responsible for leading root cause analysis, reliability strategy, and data-driven performance improvements to reduce failures and O&M cost. Employees in this role have responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection of areas for investigation, and development of novel concepts.

Requirements

Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
4+ years of experience with generators, motors, or rotating electrical machines across design, manufacturing, repair, or field environments.
Strong expertise in electrical machine theory, electromagnetic behavior, and machine dynamics.
Experience with troubleshooting electrical machines.
Proven capability in root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode identification.
Experience developing repair procedures, specifications, and engineering standards.
Strong data-driven mindset, including analysis of failure data and fleet trends.
Ability to translate technical findings into actionable business and financial recommendations.
Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Generator or motor engineering (OEM, repair shop, field service or fleet engineering environment).
Strong exposure to failure diagnostics, reliability engineering, and rotating equipment lifecycle management.

Nice To Haves

Wind experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Own reliability performance for wind turbine rotating electrical machines (motors/generators) across the fleet
Lead complex failure investigations and systemic issue resolution using structured RCA methodologies
Drive fleet-wide reliability improvements through engineering solutions, repair strategies, and data insights
Define and standardize repair specifications, vendor quality requirements, and maintenance practices
Influence business decisions and cost outcomes through technical and financial analysis
Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs
Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field
Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations
Performs other job-related duties as assigned