PGD Controls Engineer in Palm Beach Gardens, FL at honor foundations

Date Posted: 11/1/2024

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Requisition ID:  83485 

Florida Power & Light Company is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry?  Join our world-class team today! 

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy's Power Generation Division is looking for an Instrument and Controls (I&C) Engineer on the I&C Fleet Team in Engineering and Operations Support Services (EOSS).  This I&C Engineer will report directly to the Manager of the I&C Fleet Team in the Controls and Network Security Organization.  This role will provide technical support in the area of instrumentation and controls for the Fossil and Thermal-Solar Generating Fleet.  Responsibilities include system/asset program management; the development of department standards and best practices; troubleshooting and improving plant control systems; and managing system replacements, upgrades, and integration projects.  

 

Position Description:

This position will require basic knowledge in Power Generation Control Systems.  Core functions will include:

  • Managing asset programs for Instrument and Control equipment and systems with focus on cost management, reliability, compliance, and delivering expert support
  • Defining and managing project budgets, schedules, and execution, including support of technical design reviews, factory acceptance testing, and quality assurance through all phases of the project 
  • Developing and applying engineering standards in process control theory, maintenance programs, and project construction 
  • Providing troubleshooting and support to the Power Generation Division (PGD) in the area of Instrumentation and Controls for combined cycle, simple cycle, conventional, and thermal-solar power generation facilities 
  • Collaborating with multi-discipline teams for problem solving, betterment opportunities, and systems integration 
  • Supporting the deployment and maintenance of cyber security solutions to meet corporate standards or NERC CIP standards 
  • Due to the 24 hour, 7 day per week nature of power generation, night, weekend, and holiday support via telephone or call-out, may be required
  • Travel to sites and vendor facilities throughout the United States averages about 30% 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and minimum 2 years of experience in Power Generation or related industrial automation and control field 
  • Experience with a major Distributed Control System (DCS).  Preferred platforms include:  Emerson Ovation, GE Mark VIe, Siemens T3000, Toshiba TOSMAP-DS, and/or Mitsubishi DIASYS 
  • Demonstrated successful application of process control knowledge 
  • Understanding of network architecture and topologies, including ability to troubleshoot Network Switches and Routers on Plant Control and Process Data Networks 

 

Desired Qualifications: 

  • 2+ years of experience with project management and control system engineering. 
  • Professional Engineer (PE) Certification. 
  • Six Sigma Certification
  • Experience with third party datalink communication protocols, including Modbus, DNP, OPC, etc. 
  • Knowledge and skill in control loop logic development and testing (sensors through final control elements) for classical and advanced algorithms. 
  • Hands-on functional checkout and start-up experience of new or retrofit power generation equipment and experience in process controls tuning desired
  • Working knowledge and understanding of NERC CIP regulatory standards and processes
  • Experience with Siemens, GE, and/or Mitsubishi combustion turbine commissioning, operation, and control logic development



Job Overview

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
  • 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:  Florida Power & Light Company 

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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

NextEra Energy 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 recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach

Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

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