Interested in working in renewables and making an impact with the changing grid? NextEra Energy’s PGD Engineering and Operations Technical Services team is looking for a senior electrical engineer for the Wind Turbine Equipment Engineering team.
While experience in power generation is desired, it is not required. A successful candidate should be able to apply a diversified knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and fields related to wind power generation.
All candidates must be continuous learners who enjoy working in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Candidates that are Subject Matter Experts in one area that desire to branch out or diversified candidates wishing to become a Subject Matter Expert are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities include :
- Remote and on-site technical support for NextEra Energy’s wind fleet
- Development of advanced analytic strategies to enable improved failure predictions and maintenance
- Maintenance & repair development for power distribution systems and / or power electronic components
- Root cause analysis
- Develop and lead continuous improvement and cost effective initiatives
Wind Turbine Equipment Team Areas of responsibility :
- Generators & motors
- Power Distribution Equipment (Transformers, cables, busbar, breakers, contactors, harnesses, etc)
- Power Conversion
- Power Electronics
- Analysis areas : Reactive Power, Short Circuit, Arc flash, Load Flow
Role will require 25% travel and ability to climb wind turbines
Desired Qualifications :
- 5+ years electrical engineering work experience
- Subject Matter expertise in one or more areas and responsibilities mentioned above
- Six Sigma certification
- Experience in power generation
- Experience in root cause analysis and / or troubleshooting
- Experience in part specification and procedure / manual writing
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
- Experience : 5+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisor / Management Experience : 0+ years