Principal Engineer - Clean Fuels

Requisition ID: 96634 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 DescriptionNextEra Energy Engineering and Construction (E&C) Division is seeking a qualified candidate to support our Clean Fuels team on fossil projects (combined cycle plants, simple cycle power plants, Cogeneration plants, carbon capture and sequestration, etc.). This is a position in our office in Juno Beach, Florida at the NextEra Energy headquarters for the early stage engineering of the projects. Travel will be required in this position averaging thirty-five percent of the time. There is an avenue for the successful candidate to follow the project to the field as the lead field engineer during the construction and commissioning of the facility. In this position, you will be responsible for all aspects of engineering associated with a major project encompassing four or five power plants constructed sequentially over a number of years on one site (or two sites that are in relative close proximity). Responsibilities span initial concept definition through construction and final commissioning. The position requires continuous coordination with diverse project stakeholders such as origination, development, environmental, procurement, transmission services, third party engineering firms, contractors, and project managers from early stage through construction. A major responsibility in this position is management of third-party engineering firms in support of project completion.A successful candidate will have experience applying value engineering to balance reliability, cost, and performance for complex systems, along with a thorough knowledge of the various applicable engineering disciplines. Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, along with a proven record of coordinating project stakeholders and mobilizing teams of engineers to achieve business objectives are key attributes. Important skills include experience successfully managing schedules and budgets for major capital projects. Specific Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsible for all engineering related activities for the projectPerforming conceptual engineering and defining project scopeObservance of safety requirements and ensuring safety criteria implemented in specifications and designEnsure permit, code and standards criteria are in specifications and designWrites, conforms and adapts Engineer of Record (EOR), Engineering Consultant, Early Stage Engineering, Construction, Engineer/Procure/Construct (EPC) and Owner furnished equipment specifications and other technical contract documents as needed for each project to put contracts in place (self-performed in areas of expertise, seeks appropriate in-house guidance in areas outside of immediate expertise, and where needed uses 3rd party engineering consultants)Reviews Engineer of Record (EOR), Engineering Consultant, Early-Stage Engineering, Contractor, Engineer/Procure/Construct (EPC) and Owner furnished equipment deliverables for contract compliance, adequacy, and completeness (self-performed in areas of expertise, seeks appropriate in-house guidance in areas outside of immediate expertise, and where needed uses third party engineering consultants when necessary)Working with company purchasing department to ensure that purchase orders adequately define the specified requirements and contracts are put in placeContract reviews (non-legal)Project evaluation and planning reviewsEngineering design and planning reviewsSchedule Analysis and OptimizationCost/Benefit analysisOffering technical support in the groupEnsuring quality control in accordance with project QA/QC procedures, method statements, quality plans and inspection and test plans are in contracts and are being monitoredReview and oversee EPC Contractor design and engineeringMonitoring of equipment and material compliance with specificationsMonitoring of engineering to ensure engineering deliverables meet project schedule needsConducting site investigations and inspections to support bidding, contracting efforts and contract complianceChecking equipment, materials, and work in progress at the factory or in field for compliance with the specified requirementsResolving technical issues with engineers, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, and statutory authoritiesEnsuring technical reports and record drawings are completeEnsuring commissioning and operational and maintenance information is adequate and provided in a timely fashionSupporting the project execution with technical knowledge throughout the engineering, construction, and startup phases of the projectPreferred QualificationsMechanical engineering degreeManagement of direct reportsKnowledge of conventional fuels plant (combined/simple cycle, co-generation)Skilled in basic engineering calculations using spreadsheets and specific engineering softwareSkill with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, TeamsJob OverviewEmployees in this role make decisions and recommendations having significant impact on extensive engineering and related activities for the company. This position negotiates critical and controversial issues with top level engineers and officers of other organizations and companies.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activitiesManages one or more programs of complex diversity and scope which are of critical importance to overall company objectivesActs as a subject matter expertPerforms other job-related duties as assignedRequired QualificationsBachelor’s - EngineeringExperience: 7+ yearsPreferred QualificationsNoneNextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.Employee Group: ExemptEmployee Type: Full TimeJob Category: EngineeringOrganization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicableNextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. 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