Project Manager - Energy Storage in Juno Beach, FL at honor foundations

Date Posted: 9/19/2024

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Requisition ID:  82872 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

The Utility Scale Energy Storage team is looking for an innovative and dynamic Project Manager who is passionate about renewable energy. In this position you will be heavily involved with battery augmentation projects from design to execution, to include exposure to cross functional teams across the NextEra Energy Resources organization. You will be part of a growing team of experts who not only provide excellent data-driven inputs and analysis but are also customer service oriented with internal and external stakeholders. 

Employees in this role are strong problem solvers, blending creative and analytical skills to solve complex integration of batteries of differing technologies to existing sites. Successful candidates will have acute attention to detail with proven abilities to identify and apply lessons learned, implement process countermeasures, create tools and standardize work practices to maximize the efficiency of current and future projects. You will use utilize data from various internal and external sources to perform technical due diligence and propose storage & hybrid solutions to support our customers’ evolving needs. As a support function, you will work collaboratively across the organization to support design, construction and commissioning.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manages multiple concurrent high volume battery augmentation projects from conception through execution, working closely with Power Generation, Business Management, Engineering and pre-construction and construction project managers
  • Lead early-stage project efforts, including storage sizing, scope of work definition and schedule creation
  • Coordinates key functions such as financial feasibility analysis, engineering/design review, resource analysis and legal review
  • Lead efforts in brownfield permitting, interconnection agreement modification, and construction RFPs
  • Supports energy storage strategies through technical and market analysis
  • Develops models and dashboards designed to improve management of projects, enhance team collaboration and identify valuable insights to maximize the benefit to all stakeholders
  • Supports the composition of contractual arrangements for project development
  • Participates in negotiating agreements with consultants and subcontractors
  • Ensures compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements
  • Supports detailed design engineering of major components for augmentation projects
  • Influences project teams in the engineering aspects of the technical work
  • Collaborates with suppliers to successfully integrate major equipment
  • Collaborates with multi-disciplined teams for problem solving, process improvement opportunities, and system integration and controls
  • Identifies value engineering opportunities as well as emerging technologies prospects
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Preferred Work Experience

  • An SME in substation or utility scale energy storage design and/or project management, with established expertise in one or more of the following areas:
    • Power electronics
    • Battery storage system design
    • Substation design
    • Generation tie design
  • Management and/or operation of large-scale projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders, including creation and adherence to schedule, budget and resource plans
  • Strong knowledge of technologies in energy storage including varying battery chemistries, power conversion units and DC/DC converters
  • Lithium ion battery storage safety: familiarity with UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, applicable IFC/IBC sections
  • Familiarity with GIA material modification adjustment (MMA) processes, particularly in WECC and CAISO
  • Construction permitting and contracting experience
  • Shows maturity of technical expertise and assumes responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively conveying technical and non-technical concepts to diverse audiences



Job Overview

This position is responsible for the overall management of the team and assigned projects, to ensure compliance within required budgetary, scheduling, and safety goals. Employees in this role coordinate and manage construction work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site. Employees in this role manage the engineering, procurement and construction oversight-activities necessary to develop, license/permit, erect, start-up, and commence commercial operations.



Job Duties & Responsibilities

•   Works collaboratively with resources in various disciplines to determine project priorities and work plans

•   Meets corporate objectives with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resources

•   Manages department resources to provide effective early-stage project development support

•   Ensures projects are efficiently, effectively and safely implemented in accordance with department procedures and policies

•   Manages walk down of planned work, validates acceptance of completed work to design requirements, approves contractor payment requests

•   Verifies constructability, ensures proper resource allocations, assesses field status and resolves issues as needed

•   Leads project meetings and reviews budget, risk tracker, and contingency allocations

•   Interfaces with project's designated management committees, or acts as Executive Director of project activities

•   Supervises activities and/or coordinates activities or groups, such as safety programs, engineering, construction, budget, and analysis and contract administration

•   Oversees commissioning activities to meet corporate objectives, with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resources

•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned



Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

•  Experience: 6+ years



Preferred Qualifications

•  None

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:  Maintenance/Construction

Organization:  NextEra Energy Project Management, 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. 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

Job Segment: Energy

Apply now »

Apply now

Find similar jobs:

Copyright © 2024, NextEra Energy, Inc. All rights reserved

var _apply = _apply || []; var _applybase = 'https://olivia.paradox.ai/'; _apply.push(['setKey', 'nehzsoomshootzpfyrae']); _apply.push(['start']); (function() { var apply = document.createElement('script'); apply.type = 'text/javascript'; apply.async = true; apply.src = 'https://dokumfe7mps0i.cloudfront.net/static/site/js/widget-client.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(apply, s); })(); //< j2w.init({ 'cookiepolicy' : 1, 'useSSL' : true, 'isUsingSSL' : true, 'isResponsive' : true, 'categoryId' : 0, 'siteTypeId' : 1, 'ssoCompanyId' : 'NEE', 'ssoUrl' : 'https://career-hcm20.ns2cloud.com', 'passwordRegEx' : '^(?=.{6,20}$)(?!.*(.)\\1{3})(?=.*([\\d]|[^\\w\\d\\s]))(?=.*[A-Za-z])(?!.*[\\u007F-\\uFFFF\\s])', 'emailRegEx' : '^(?![+])(?=([a-zA-Z0-9\\\'.+!_-])+[@]([a-zA-Z0-9]|[a-zA-Z0-9][a-zA-Z0-9.-]*[a-zA-Z0-9])[.]([a-zA-Z]){1,63}$)(?!.*[\\u007F-\\uFFFF\\s,])(?!.*[.]{2})', 'hasATSUserID' : false, 'useCASWorkflow' : true, 'brand' : '', 'dpcsStateValid' : false }); j2w.TC.init({ 'seekConfig' : { 'url' : 'https\x3A\x2F\x2Fwww.seek.com.au\x2Fapi\x2Fiam\x2Foauth2\x2Fauthorize', 'id' : 'successfactors12', 'advertiserid' : '' } }); $.ajaxSetup({ cache : false, headers : { 'X-CSRF-Token' : '8dad43cc-38f5-47be-a4d6-dcd0daddcdc5' } }); //< j2w.Apply.init({ jobID : 1214973600, locale : 'en_US', relocateApplyURL : '', subscribeAtApply : true, useOnPageBusinessCard : true, applyWithLinkedIn2Config : {'enabled':true,'companyId':'86x0eymjxbhgol','integrationContext':'urn:li:organization:269397','internalId':'82872-en_US','email':''} }); //< j2w.init({ 'cookiepolicy' : 1, 'useSSL' : true, 'isUsingSSL' : true, 'isResponsive' : true, 'categoryId' : 0, 'siteTypeId' : 1, 'ssoCompanyId' : 'NEE', 'ssoUrl' : 'https://career-hcm20.ns2cloud.com', 'passwordRegEx' : '^(?=.{6,20}$)(?!.*(.)\\1{3})(?=.*([\\d]|[^\\w\\d\\s]))(?=.*[A-Za-z])(?!.*[\\u007F-\\uFFFF\\s])', 'emailRegEx' : '^(?![+])(?=([a-zA-Z0-9\\\'.+!_-])+[@]([a-zA-Z0-9]|[a-zA-Z0-9][a-zA-Z0-9.-]*[a-zA-Z0-9])[.]([a-zA-Z]){1,63}$)(?!.*[\\u007F-\\uFFFF\\s,])(?!.*[.]{2})', 'hasATSUserID' : false, 'useCASWorkflow' : true, 'brand' : '', 'dpcsStateValid' : false }); j2w.TC.init({ 'seekConfig' : { 'url' : 'https\x3A\x2F\x2Fwww.seek.com.au\x2Fapi\x2Fiam\x2Foauth2\x2Fauthorize', 'id' : 'successfactors12', 'advertiserid' : '' } }); $.ajaxSetup({ cache : false, headers : { 'X-CSRF-Token' : '8dad43cc-38f5-47be-a4d6-dcd0daddcdc5' } }); //< j2w.SAB.init({ profileData : [ {type : 'linkedin',shorttype : 'li',label : 'Start apply with LinkedIn',helptext : 'Use your LinkedIn profile to join our talent community, receive job alerts, and start the apply process.',moretext : '
  • Nothing is posted on your LinkedIn account.
  • We do not login to your LinkedIn account.
  • We do not save login credentials to your LinkedIn account.
  • You will be joining our Talent Community using your social profile.
  • Please ensure that pop-up blockers are disabled in order to proceed.
' }, {type : 'manual',shorttype : '',label : 'Apply Now',helptext : 'Join our talent community, receive job alerts, and start the apply process.',moretext : '' },], jobID : '1214973600', locale : 'en_US', autoOpen : { open : false } }); // { jobEl.textContent = window?.jsStr?.tcjobresultscreatejobalertsdetailstext || ''; }); //')); $('.frequency-error').removeClass('hidden'); } else { alert(result.join('\n')); } } }); });

//