Sr Power Generation Engineer
Nextera Energy
Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Posted October 16, 2026
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About the job
Requisition ID: 95950
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a highly motivated and energetic engineer to join our PGD Wind Reliability team located at our PGA Office in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. As a reliability engineer, you will join a team of engineers and technical specialists and collaborate with cross-functional teams to participate in projects and processes to optimize wind turbine performance, increase reliability, and reduce costs. The ideal candidate will be able to operate independently, creatively solve complex technical issues, be comfortable with statistical data-analytics, manage their time across multiple projects, develop/mentor their teammates, and communicate effectively across organizational stakeholders at all levels. If you have limited work experience in the reliability engineering field, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Alternate position levels are available for the right candidate.
Responsibilities Include:
Developing and implementing reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs to improve equipment and system reliability
Conducting root cause analyses of equipment failures, developing, and implementing corrective actions, validating improvement results, and driving replication opportunities (Continuous Improvement)
Developing and implementing predictive maintenance programs
Analyzing equipment data and developing statistical models to predict equipment failure and improve maintenance strategies
Developing and maintaining equipment maintenance procedures, standards, and guidelines
Providing technical support to cross-functional teams on equipment reliability and maintenance-related issues
Developing and maintaining equipment life-cycle management plans
Participating in training for operations and maintenance personnel on equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, and best practices
Identifying and prioritizing critical equipment and systems for maintenance and optimization
Maintaining compliance with all safety and environmental regulations and policies
Providing coaching, mentoring, and direction to cross-functional teammates – especially on continuous improvement projects
Conducting internal and external research to stay aware of new development, innovative advancements, and emerging technologies pertaining to technical areas of expertise
Supporting engineering projects, initiatives, and event responses as needed
Performing other job-related duties as assigned
The Ideal Candidate Has The Following:
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills across various internal and external stakeholder groups
Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with graphical data analysis
Familiarity with reliability engineering tools and techniques, such as FMEA and FTA
Experience with statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making
Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and PowerBi)
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Six Sigma Certified – Green Belt or Black Belt and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Field operations experience or prior experience supporting field operations
Experience in Enterprise Asset Management systems (e.g. Maximo) and PowerBI Development
Knowledge of renewable energy technologies, including wind, solar, and energy storage systems
This individual must be willing to travel to project sites and climb wind turbines >350 ft as needed ( Job Overview
Employees 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 assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
Experience: 4+ years
Preferred Qualifications
None
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