Engineering Manager – Utility Scale Energy Storage

Engineering Manager – Utility Scale Energy Storage

Date: Oct 17, 2024

Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 83370

is the worlds 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 Energy Storage Engineering Manager who is passionate about renewable energy. In this position, with a team of reporting engineers, you will be heavily involved with fire and safety system designs for battery project, 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 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. 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 an internal support function, you will be expected to work collaboratively across the organization to support design, construction and commissioning.

Job Duties:

Lead fire and safety system design subject matter expert team

Supports energy storage strategies through technical and market analysis

Develops models and dashboards related to energy storage

Lead outreach efforts to educate communities and support permitting efforts

Coordinate key functions such as financial feasibility analysis, engineering/design review, resource analysis and legal review

Acts as liaison between internal and external specialists regarding prospecting, contracting, permitting, interconnection and policy making

Assists in the construction of contractual arrangements for project development

Participates in negotiating agreements with consultants and subcontractors

Ensures compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements

Supports projects from conception through execution working closely with preconstruction and construction project managers

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, 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:

SME in utility scale energy storage safety system design and/or project management, with established expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Energy storage codes and standards

Lithium ion battery storage safety: Familiarity with UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, applicable IFC/IBC sections

Power electronics

Battery storage system design

Substation design

Strong knowledge of technologies in energy storage including varying battery chemistries, power conversion units and DC/DC converters

Shows maturity of technical expertise and assumes responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives

Excellent presentation skills

Job Overview

This position plans, develops, coordinates, and directs engineering projects or activities. Employees have full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Performs tasks that require original concepts and a high level of experience and expertise

Provides expertise and leadership for the completion of assigned projects

Leads teams or other small groups with special expertise in a particular field or discipline

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s – Engineering

Experience: 7 years

Supervisor/Management Experience: 3 years

Preferred Qualifications

None

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Engineering

Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC

Relocation Provided: No

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.

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