Sr Power Generation Generator/Motor Engineer
Nextera Energy
Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Posted November 3, 2026
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About the job
Requisition ID: 95779 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 The Senior Power Generation Division (PGD) Engineer role focuses on generator and rotating electrical machine reliability across the wind fleet, responsible for leading root cause analysis, reliability strategy, and data-driven performance improvements to reduce failures and O&M cost. Scope & Impact Own reliability performance for wind turbine rotating electrical machines (motors/generators) across the fleet Lead complex failure investigations and systemic issue resolution using structured RCA methodologies Drive fleet-wide reliability improvements through engineering solutions, repair strategies, and data insights Define and standardize repair specifications, vendor quality requirements, and maintenance practices Influence business decisions and cost outcomes through technical and financial analysis The Ideal Candidate Would Have the Following: 4+ years of experience with generators, motors, or rotating electrical machines across design, manufacturing, repair, or field environments. Strong expertise in electrical machine theory, electromagnetic behavior, and machine dynamics. Experience with troubleshooting electrical machines. Proven capability in root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode identification. Experience developing repair procedures, specifications, and engineering standards. Strong data-driven mindset, including analysis of failure data and fleet trends. Ability to translate technical findings into actionable business and financial recommendations. Ability to work independently and cross-functionally. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Generator or motor engineering (OEM, repair shop, field service or fleet engineering environment). Strong exposure to failure diagnostics, reliability engineering, and rotating equipment lifecycle management. Wind experience is preferred, but not required. Must be willing to travel (~20%) to sites and vendor facilities, as well as climb wind turbines. 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 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: NextEra Energy Resources, 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. 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. 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. #LI-GM1