Principal Engineer - Energy Storage

Requisition ID: 81117

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

Our Engineering & Construction team is looking for a Principal Engineer - Energy Storage to join their team in Juno Beach, FL. Employees in this role will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing various energy storage projects. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, engineering oversight and consulting across cross functional teams to deliver a best-in-class product.

The selected candidate for this role:

• Evaluates design aspects of major components for large scale energy storage projects

• Prepares technical scopes of work for incorporation into contract documents

• Supports projects from conception through execution working closely with preconstruction and construction project managers

• Influences project teams in the engineering aspects of the technical work

• Maintains familiarity with the progress and problems in assigned technical areas

• Collaborates with suppliers to successfully integrate major equipment

• Collaborates with multi-disciplined teams for problem solving, improvement opportunities, and system integration and controls

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Preferred Work Experience:

• An SME for substation or utility scale energy storage design and/or project management, with established expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Power electronics

• Battery storage system design

• Substation design

• Generation tie design

• Strong knowledge of technologies in energy storage including varying battery chemistries, power conversion units and DC/DC converters

• Experience with reviewing power purchase agreements

• Lithium-ion battery storage safety: Familiarity with UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, applicable IFC/IBC sections

• Shows maturity of technical expertise and assumes responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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