NextEra Energy Resources · 9 hours ago
Principal PGD Wind Mechanical Engineer
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expNextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. The Principal PGD Wind Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for overseeing engineering programs related to wind mechanical equipment, conducting root cause analyses, and driving efficiency within the organization.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Perform Day to Day Activities of Wind Mechanical Equipment Dispositions
Drive-train system
Yaw system
Pitch system
Hydraulic system
Bolted joints
Respond as needed during off-hours as power generation operates ‘around the clock’
Perform Root Cause Analysis
Systemic & Emerging Wind Turbine Issues
Catastrophic Event Response
Develop & Deploy
RCA Countermeasures
Failure Management Countermeasures
Reliability Improvement Countermeasures
Maintenance Optimization Strategies
Tool Development
Drive Organization Efficiencies
Automating Processes
Standardizing Dispositions
Apply standard processes/procedures to achieve objectives and goals
Apply sound engineering principles to a broad variety of assignments
Use advanced methods and techniques that may require extension/adaption of theories, precepts, practices and/or criteria
Collaborate within and across business units
Be a catalyst for change
Mentor junior engineers
Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities
Manages one or more programs of complex diversity and scope which are of critical importance to overall company objectives
Acts as a subject matter expert
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
7+ Years of Relevant Engineering Work (design, project, test, etc.)
5+ Years of Experience in Wind Power Generation and/or Drivetrain Experience
Demonstrated History of Leadership Capability and Project Ownership
Travel to wind sites as often as 5-10 days per month
Physically Capable of Climbing a Wind Turbine and Executing Field Work
Bachelor's - Engineering
Experience: 7+ years
Benefits
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Company
NextEra Energy Resources
Nextera Energy Resources specializes in offering wind, solar, energy, nuclear and retail services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2025-10-02Acquired
Leadership Team
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Jim Shandalov
National Vice President, Power Origination
Steve Birndorf
Director, Renewable Energy Consulting
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