Principal PGD Engineer - Controls

Date: Jan 13, 2025

Location(s): Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 84530

is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering clean, affordable, and dependable electricity to over 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s cleanest power generation fleets and top-tier reliability, we are setting new standards in the energy industry. Ready to make an impact? Join our exceptional team today and help shape the future of energy!

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy's Power Generation Division is looking for an Instrument and Controls (I&C) Engineer on the I&C Fleet Team in Engineering and Operations Support Services (EOSS). This I&C Engineer will report directly to the Manager of the I&C Fleet Team in the Controls and Network Security Organization. This role will provide technical support in the area of instrumentation and controls for the Fossil and Thermal-Solar Generating Fleet. Responsibilities include system/asset program management; the development of department standards and best practices; troubleshooting and improving plant control systems; and managing system replacements, upgrades, and integration projects.

Position Duties:

This position will require basic knowledge in Power Generation Control Systems. Core functions will include:

• Managing asset programs for Instrument and Control equipment and systems with focus on cost management, reliability, compliance, and delivering expert support

• Defining and managing project budgets, schedules, and execution, including support of technical design reviews, factory acceptance testing, and quality assurance through all phases of the project

• Developing and applying engineering standards in process control theory, maintenance programs, and project construction

• Providing troubleshooting and support to the Power Generation Division (PGD) in the area of Instrumentation and Controls for combined cycle, simple cycle, conventional, and thermal-solar power generation facilities

• Collaborating with multi-discipline teams for problem solving, betterment opportunities, and systems integration

• Supporting the deployment and maintenance of cyber security solutions to meet corporate standards or NERC CIP standards

• Due to the 24 hour, 7 day per week nature of power generation, night, weekend, and holiday support via telephone or call-out, may be required

• Travel to sites and vendor facilities throughout the United States averages about 30%

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and minimum 7 years of experience in Power Generation or related industrial automation and control field

• Experience with a major Distributed Control System (DCS). Preferred platforms include: Emerson Ovation, GE Mark VIe, Siemens T3000, Toshiba TOSMAP-DS, and/or Mitsubishi DIASYS

• Demonstrated successful application of process control knowledge

• Understanding of network architecture and topologies, including ability to troubleshoot Network Switches and Routers on Plant Control and Process Data Networks

Desired Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience with project management and control system engineering.

• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification.

• Six Sigma Certification

• Experience with third party datalink communication protocols, including Modbus, DNP, OPC, etc.

• Knowledge and skill in control loop logic development and testing (sensors through final control elements) for classical and advanced algorithms.

• Hands-on functional checkout and start-up experience of new or retrofit power generation equipment and experience in process controls tuning desired

• Working knowledge and understanding of NERC CIP regulatory standards and processes

• Experience with Siemens, GE, and/or Mitsubishi combustion turbine commissioning, operation, and control logic development

Job Overview

Employees 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 & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities

• Manages one or more programs of complex diversity and scope which are of critical importance to overall company objectives

• Acts as a subject matter expert

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's - Engineering

• Experience: 7+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

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

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Engineering

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company

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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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