Requisition ID: 98361
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Position Specific DescriptionThe Electrical Engineer will support the engineering, design, and construction of large-scale natural gas power generation facilities, including simple-cycle and combined-cycle power plants. This role will be responsible for coordinating electrical engineering activities, ensuring design compliance, supporting construction execution, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:- Support electrical system design, including generators, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), auxiliary power systems, and high-voltage substations.
- Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, technical specifications, calculations, and contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable codes.
- Coordinate with mechanical, civil, controls, and other engineering disciplines to ensure proper integration of plant equipment and electrical systems.
- Provide technical oversight of engineering contractors and equipment suppliers, supporting resolution of design and construction issues.
- Support electrical system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, grounding, and arc flash analysis.
- Support project schedules, engineering deliverables, equipment procurement, construction activities, and commissioning milestones.
- Identify opportunities for design standardization, cost optimization, system reliability, and improved project execution.
Ideal Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience in electrical engineering for power generation, industrial facilities, substations, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of electrical power distribution, generation systems, protection and control, and applicable IEEE, NFPA, NEC, and industry standards.
- Strong technical, communication, and project coordination skills.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Job OverviewEmployees 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
- Experience: 4+ years
- Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
Preferred Qualifications - Certified Professional Engineer (PE)
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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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