NextEra Energy Resources · 1 week ago
PGD Technical Services Specialist
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. This role serves as the technical authority and compliance lead for several NERC PRC standards applicable to NextEra Energy Power Generation Division assets, ensuring compliance and supporting reliability objectives.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Own PGD’s PRC compliance program for standards such as PRC-002, PRC-004, PRC-005, PRC-019, PRC-024 and emerging IBR standards (PRC-028/029/030)
Maintain audit-ready documentation (RSAWs, evidence logs) and internal controls
Validate relay settings and coordination for PGD’s Wind, Solar PV sites, and Battery energy storage systems
Lead mis operation investigations and corrective actions per PRC-004
Supports understanding of the Protection System Maintenance Program (PSMP) for relays, CT/VTs, DC supplies, and communication channels per PRC-005
Implement disturbance monitoring solutions for and inverter-based resources (IBR) per PRC-002/028
Ensure generator ride-through compliance for PGD fleet per PRC-019/024 and emerging IBR standards PRC-028/029/030
Act as PGD’s liaison during audits and spot checks
Develop dashboards for PRC compliance (maintenance intervals, mis operation trends, coordination review cycles)
Automate evidence collection and relay setting workflows where feasible
Provides full-time technical support to the operations and business unit personnel
Performs system testing and documentation to critical systems during significant changes and/or upgrade
Analyzes and identifies the root cause of - and implements comprehensive technical solutions to - complex application deficiencies and system issues
Provides technical leadership in the functional specification, design, and implementation of new (as well as enhancements to existing) security center applications and tools
Develops new (and improves existing) processes with goal of increasing productivity, reducing risk of system failure, promoting efficiency in work flow, and meeting or exceeding the key operational performance targets
Establishes, documents, and maintains procedures and guidelines related to the day-to-day operational support provided to the operations and business unit personnel
Travels to power plants for onsite troubleshooting support
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Grad / GED
Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 2+ years
Supervisor/Management Experience: 0+ years
Preferred
PE preferred
2+ years in protection engineering and NERC compliance for generation assets
Expertise in PRC standards and inverter-based resource protection requirements
Familiarity with tools like ASPEN/CAPE, PSSE/PSLF, and relay setting management systems
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
H1B Sponsorship
NextEra Energy Resources has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (55)
2024 (27)
2023 (31)
2022 (25)
2021 (9)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-10-02Acquired
Leadership Team
J
Jim Shandalov
National Vice President, Power Origination
Steve Birndorf
Director, Renewable Energy Consulting
Recent News
Corridor Business Journal
2025-12-17
Energy-Storage.News
2025-12-11
2025-12-09
Company data provided by crunchbase