Principal Control Systems Engineer

Requisition ID: 95566 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 seeking a Systems Engineer for utility-scale BESS plants. Employees in this role have the responsibility of developing requirements-related processes and creating control systems requirements and for utility-scale energy storage projects. The Control Systems engineer will be able to develop controls logic, implement complex programs, create protocols for site verification, testing, troubleshooting, and certifying all control system project requirements are met. Duties & Responsibilities Work with equipment suppliers to perform factory integration testing of new hardware designs to validate requirements Develop processes for managing common and project-specific control system requirements across a large fleet of power plants Oversee development and implementation of all control system project requirements Support commissioning team during plant turnover Work with cross functional teams and support as plant controls SME for both internal and external customers Desired Experience: A subject matter expert in the Power Generation industry, with established expertise in power plant controls and renewable energy Ability to manage deliverables from domestic and foreign suppliers Experience developing and verifying software requirements throughout the project lifecycle Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines by setting priorities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Qualifications: Engineering degree or technical degree in a related technical area 5+ years SCADA/Controls engineering experience Ability to travel domestically and internationally (<10%) Preferred Qualifications: Engineer-In-Training or Professional Engineer Master’s Degree Multilingual (Spanish, Mandarin, Korean) 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. Click here 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 [email protected] , 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. #LI-JN2 Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach Nearest Secondary Market: Miami Job Segment: Power Plant, Energy