NextEra Energy Resources · 20 hours ago
Associate Engineering Operator (Renewable Control Center)
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expNextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. The Associate ROCC Operator is an entry-level role focused on real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, and restoration of renewable generation assets, providing a clear career path for growth through skill development and certifications.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Monitor renewable generation assets (wind, solar, battery storage) using SCADA and other control platforms
Respond promptly to alarms and alerts to maintain system reliability and compliance
Execute restoration procedures for renewable assets following outages or abnormal conditions
Assist in diagnosing and resolving operational issues under guidance from senior operators
Maintain accurate logs of operational activities and restoration events
Ensure adherence to NERC and internal regulatory requirements
Coordinate with field technicians, engineering teams, and market operations during restoration and troubleshooting activities
Communicate effectively across teams to support safe and reliable operations
Ensures renewable generation assets operate in accordance with safety and compliance requirements
Maximizes availability, reliability, and revenue through alarm monitoring and response
Coordinates market participation with internal and external schedulers, marketers, transmission operators, and balancing authorities
Responds to, troubleshoots and recovers from off-normal events related to substation protection and operation
Manages initial emergency response for safety, cyber, and environmental events
Plans outages and executes high voltage switching orders to support equipment maintenance
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in technical field preferred
Experience: 0–2 years in power generation, renewable energy, or related technical field (internships or coursework acceptable)
Basic understanding of electrical systems and safety practices
Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
High School Grad / GED
Associate's or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 0+ years
Preferred
Familiarity with SCADA systems and renewable energy technologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and teamwork abilities
Bachelor's - Engineering
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
Late StageTotal Funding
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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