Technical Specalist I

NextEra Energy•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Operation Support Department in the Power Delivery Business Unit is looking for a Technical Specialist 1 to join their team. This position requires specialized expertise and is responsible for managing major projects from initiation through completion. This role oversees all aspects of project execution, including scope development, engineering coordination, scheduling, customer engagement, and compliance with FPL tariff requirements and service standards. As a Technical Specialist, you will serve as the primary point of contact for customers and stakeholders, providing expert guidance throughout the project lifecycle to ensure timely delivery of all project milestones and required service dates. The role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and the ability to effectively coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, vendors, engineers, and internal business partners to achieve successful project outcomes. The work/projects are in the Tri-county area - Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. This job is responsible for providing project management and design services for distribution facilities as required. Employees in this role apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. Individuals are highly knowledgeable and proficient in the design of the Distribution System, both in new construction and maintenance activities.

Requirements

High School Grad / GED
Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree

Responsibilities

Manage large, complex projects from conceptual planning through final completion and energization.
Oversee detailed engineering design coordination, project scope development, scheduling, and execution activities.
Ensure compliance with FPL tariff requirements, company standards, safety policies, and regulatory requirements.
Serve as the primary liaison for customers, providing proactive communication, project updates, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate and collaborate with internal departments, contractors, consultants, municipalities, and external stakeholders to ensure efficient project execution.
Monitor project progress, track critical milestones, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget commitments.
Facilitate project meetings, status reporting, and executive updates to ensure alignment across all stakeholders.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers and business partners to foster collaboration and enhance customer satisfaction.
Performs work order assessment and completes complex of designs to meet internal/external customer needs and valid company requirements
Coordinates the planning, organization, and implementation of engineering projects with other operating or engineering units to facilitate assignment completion
Produces a resource estimate (e.g. man-hours, materials, work type) necessary to execute the work
Evaluates distribution system capability to serve new load while understanding and mitigating potential future impacts of the new load
Provides and maintains cost-effective design while considering the impact to the customer and valid customer requests
Works with other department within the organization to establish customer requirements and project cost
Prepares communications, conducts meetings, and implements improvement measures
Performs other job-related duties as assigned