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Job Duties & Responsibilities Plans and organizes projects Applies highly specialized knowledge in carrying out work Provides technical support to lower level professionals Performs other job-relate duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor's - Engineering
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NextEra Energy
Sr Engineer
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An Electrical Substation Engineer is responsible for substation design including schematic development, physical layouts, equipment, and construction cost estimates.
$109,433 / year median in the U.S.
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96380 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 This position will support engineering activities for renewable and transmission projects within the Engineering and Construction department. Preferred candidate is responsible for providing power system analysis, steady-state and dynamic modeling, generation and transmission planning for all Wind, Solar, Battery Energy Storage and stand-alone transmission /substation projects within the Engineering and Construction group. Additional desired skills include experience in power flow analysis, stability studies, voltage studies, technical analysis of disturbances, implementation of regulatory reliability standards, and coordination of reliability and economic studies with the Regional Transmission Operator. Finally, the preferred candidate will represent NextEra's interest while interfacing with ISO's/Utilities/Muni's/Regulatory agencies to understand and meet the requirements for new interconnections. This is a remote position, with occasional travel to Juno Beach, FL as needed. Job Overview Employees in this role use experience, creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems. This job is responsible for making decisions and recommendations that are authoritative and have an important impact on extensive organizational activities. This position engages industry with current engineering challenges and drives discussions with internal and external engineers to drive solutions. Job Duties & Responsibilities Provide technical expertise to all aspects of generation interconnection processes and operational requirements. Create and validate PSSE, PSLF and PSCAD models for solar, wind and battery projects. Perform and review steady state, dynamic, short circuit and other power system analyses for renewable facilities. Monitor dynamically changing interconnection requirements from regional agencies and advise stakeholders on the expected impacts. Perform assessment for compliance with IBR standards such asIEEE 2800, ERCOT NOGRR
245, PRC-029 and other similar requirements. Ensure compliance with regional modeling requirements for new and existing generation projects. Develop software tools that enhance system reliability and organizational efficiency. Contribute new designs or techniques that others within the industry regard as major advances in their area of expertise. Ensures implementation of standards, policies, training, and support of organization. Prepares communications, presentations and conducts meetings. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Ideal Qualifications Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field Experience with power system analysis tools including PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, TSAT and GE PSLF software. Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as power flow, stability, voltage regulation, reactive support etc. Strong organizational and communication skills 4+ years of relevant experience Job Overview Employees in this role are responsible for performing engineering assignments of a complex nature requiring the application of engineering skills.Job Duties & Responsibilities Plans and organizes projects Applies highly specialized knowledge in carrying out work Provides technical support to lower level professionals Performs other job-relate duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor's - Engineering