Job Description

Requisition ID: 92545

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 an Engineer to join the Power Generation Division Engineering & Operations Support Services organization as part of the wind renewable energy fleet team. The ideal candidate is capable, organized, results oriented and process focused.

Position/Job Overview and Expectations:

• The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Apply standard processes/procedures to achieve objectives and goals
• Apply sound engineering principles to a broad variety of assignments
• Travel to wind sites as often as 5-10 days per month
• Respond as needed during off-hours as power generation business operates ‘around the clock’

Under supervision/guidance, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Perform Day to Day Activities of Wind Mechanical Equipment Dispositions
• Drive-train system
• Yaw system
• Pitch system
• Hydraulic system
• Bolted Joint
• Perform Root Cause Analysis
• Systemic & Emerging Wind Turbine Issues
• Catastrophic Events
• Develop & Deploy
• RCA Countermeasures
• Reliability Improvement Countermeasures
• Cost Effective Solutions to Problems
• Tool Development
• Drive Organization Efficiencies
• Automating Processes
• Standardizing Dispositions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ Years of Relevant Engi ct, test, etc.)
• Demonstrated History of Professional Work
• Travel to wind sites as often as 5-10 days per month
• Physically Capable of Climbing a Wind Turbine and Executing Field Work
• Engineering Work (design, project, test, etc.)
• Demonstrated History of Professional Work
• Travel to wind sites as often as 5-10 days per month
• Physically Capable of Climbing a Wind Turbine and Executing Field Work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Gear, Bearing, Bolted Joint Design, Application and/or Maintenance Experience
• Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Experience with Maximo or similar enterprise asset management system
• Six Sigma Certification

Employees in this role apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. Individuals will use advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation/modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Devises new solutions to problems encountered
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Experience: 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisor/Management Experience: 0+ years

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.

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