Technical Specialist I

Requisition ID: 95165

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation's most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful
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Position Specific Description

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.

Key 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.

The work/projects are in the Tri-county area - Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

Job Overview

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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

 

• 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

Required Qualifications

 

 

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 3+ years

Preferred Qualifications

 

 

• Master's Degree

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technical Specialist
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: No

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Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Job Segment: Power Systems, Energy