Sr Power Generation Engineer - SCADA/Operational Technology

NextEra

Requisition ID: 96227
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 Description
NextEra Energy is currently seeking a Sr SCADA and Controls Engineer who can apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to the solar and battery storage fleet in the Power Generation Division. Performs engineering, troubleshooting, and operation/maintenance-based tasks for PLC's, solar and battery storage controllers and supporting networked applications. Successful candidate will have a sense of accountability and urgency required to make informed decisions regarding engineering complexity, system integrity, safety and regulatory compliance under limited supervision.
Responsibilities:
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
Provides technical support to operations and business unit personnel
Performs system testing and documentation for control system changes and upgrades
Analyzes and corrects complex application deficiencies and system issues
Provides technical leadership in the functional specification, design and implementation of control solutions
Provides automation engineering support for failure mitigation, process improvement, data analytics and improving performance targets
Establishes and/or modifies procedures and guidelines supporting controls and SCADA users
Travels to sites occasionally for onsite troubleshooting support
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Provides advanced technical support for Operational Technology (OT) / Information Technology (IT) network infrastructure, including industrial Ethernet networks, managed switches, firewalls, and communication devices supporting plant control systems.
Troubleshoots and resolves complex network communication issues affecting SCADA systems, PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, field devices, and other network-connected control system assets.
Supports configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of OT/IT network equipment while coordinating with IT and Cybersecurity teams to maintain reliable and secure plant communications.
Performs root cause analysis of network and communication failures, develops corrective actions, and implements solutions to improve system reliability and availability.
Desired Qualifications:
Process Management Concepts
Quality Tools and Techniques
Working experience with SCADA applications and PLC's
Experience with Modbus and OPC
Working experience with Ethernet and Serial networks
Working knowledge of power fundamentals and voltage control
Strong background in logic development and troubleshooting
Working knowledge of networking and network troubleshooting
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting Operational Technology (OT) / Information Technology (IT) networks in an industrial or utility environment.
Experience configuring and troubleshooting industrial managed switches, firewalls, and Ethernet-based communication infrastructure.
Strong understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking concepts, including VLANs, routing, and network diagnostics.Experience supporting SCADA communications, network-connected field devices, and industrial communication protocols.
Experience using network analysis and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark or equivalent) to troubleshoot communication issues.
Travel: <25%
Job Overview
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.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
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
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
Experience: 4+ years
Preferred Qualifications
None
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: Engineering
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra 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 us.fitly.work , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies . Please see our policy for more information.
Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

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