NextEra Energy Resources · 3 days ago
PGD Engineer
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expNextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. The company is seeking an Engineer to join the Power Generation Division Engineering & Operations Support Services organization as part of the wind renewable energy fleet team, responsible for applying engineering principles to various assignments and ensuring efficient operations.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Apply standard processes/procedures to achieve objectives and goals
Apply sound engineering principles to a broad variety of assignments
Travel to wind sites as often as 5-10 days per month
Respond as needed during off-hours as power generation business operates ‘around the clock’
Perform Day to Day Activities of Wind Mechanical Equipment Dispositions
Drive-train system
Yaw system
Pitch system
Hydraulic system
Bolted Joint
Perform Root Cause Analysis
Systemic & Emerging Wind Turbine Issues
Catastrophic Events
Develop & Deploy
RCA Countermeasures
Reliability Improvement Countermeasures
Cost Effective Solutions to Problems
Tool Development
Drive Organization Efficiencies
Automating Processes
Standardizing Dispositions
Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation/modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
Devises new solutions to problems encountered
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
5+ Years of Relevant Engineering Experience
Demonstrated History of Professional Work
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 from an ABET-accredited engineering program
Experience: 2+ years
Preferred
Gear, Bearing, Bolted Joint Design, Application and/or Maintenance Experience
Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer
Experience with Maximo or similar enterprise asset management system
Six Sigma Certification
Supervisor/Management Experience: 0+ 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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