Sr. SCADA and Controls Engineer

Requisition ID: 86411 NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest producer of renewable energy from wind and solar, and a global leader in battery storage. We offer energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact and create a cleaner future? Join our innovative, world-class team todayPosition Specific DescriptionNextEra Energy is currently seeking a SCADA and Controls Engineer who can apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to the solar and battery storage fleet in the Power Generation Division. Performs engineering, troubleshooting, and operation/maintenance-based tasks for PLC's, solar and battery storage controllers and supporting networked applications. Successful candidate will have a sense of accountability and urgency required to make informed decisions regarding engineering complexity, system integrity, safety and regulatory compliance under limited supervision.Responsibilities: Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations Provides technical support to operations and business unit personnel Performs system testing and documentation for control system changes and upgrades Analyzes and corrects complex application deficiencies and system issues Provides technical leadership in the functional specification, design and implementation of control solutions Provides automation engineering support for failure mitigation, process improvement, data analytics and improving performance targets Establishes and/or modifies procedures and guidelines supporting controls and SCADA users Travels to sites occasionally for onsite troubleshooting support Performs other job-related duties as assignedDesired Qualifications: Process Management Concepts Quality Tools and Techniques Working experience with SCADA applications and PLC's Experience with Modbus and OPC Working experience with Ethernet and Serial networks Working knowledge of power fundamentals and voltage control Strong background in logic development and troubleshooting Travel: < 25%Job OverviewEmployees in this role have responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection of areas for investigation, and development of novel concepts.Job Duties & Responsibilities
•Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs
•Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field
•Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations
•Performs other job-related duties as assignedRequired Qualifications
•Bachelor's - Engineering
•Experience:5+ yearsPreferred Qualifications
•Supervisor/Management Experience:0+ yearsNextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.Employee Group: ExemptEmployee Type: Full TimeJob Category: EngineeringOrganization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicableNextEra 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. NextEra Energy and 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.