NextEra Energy

Sr Power Generation Engineer - Civil/Structural

NextEra Energy$95K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
  • Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in relevant fields, preferably with power generation facilities.
  • Proficiency in engineering analysis and preparation of technical documents.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with cross-functional teams.
  • Willingness to travel for on-site support and emergency situations.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or intent to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for civil and structural systems in power plants.
  • Conduct field investigations, structural assessments, and condition inspections.
  • Develop engineering solutions for repairs and asset management.
  • Prepare technical reports, calculations, and construction packages.
  • Lead engineering investigations and root cause analyses for failures.
  • Manage consultants and review engineering deliverables for compliance.
  • Collaborate with various departments to create cost-effective solutions.
  • Support emergent plant issues with technical guidance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits for health and wellness.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.
  • Travel opportunities to various power generation facilities.
  • Relocation assistance if applicable.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 96372

NextEra Energy is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join the Power Generation Division Engineering & Operations Support Services organization. This position serves as a technical resource supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of civil infrastructure across a diverse fleet of power generation facilities.

The successful candidate will serve as the technical authority for assigned civil infrastructure, functioning as the Owner's Engineer responsible for evaluating asset condition, developing engineering solutions, and supporting projects from concept through construction. This role requires a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, collaborating across multiple disciplines, and developing practical, cost-effective solutions that improve long-term asset reliability.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of complex infrastructure projects across one of the nation's largest and most diverse power generation fleets, providing exceptional opportunities for technical growth and professional development.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide technical engineering support for civil and structural systems across a fleet of operating power plants.

  • Perform engineering evaluations, structural assessments, field investigations, and condition inspections of existing plant infrastructure.

  • Develop engineering solutions for repair, modification, rehabilitation, replacement, and long-term asset management.

  • Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, scopes of work, construction packages, cost estimates, and technical bid evaluations.

  • Develop maintenance and capital improvement projects from concept through construction, including construction support and resolution of field issues.

  • Lead or support engineering investigations and root cause analyses related to equipment or infrastructure failures.

  • Manage engineering consultants and review engineering deliverables to ensure technical quality and compliance with company standards.

  • Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Projects, Supply Chain, and other engineering disciplines to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

  • Support emergency plant issues and provide engineering guidance during emergent conditions as required.


Engineering assignments may include circulating cooling water systems, cooling towers, reinforced concrete and structural steel, foundations, equipment supports, buried utilities, drainage and stormwater systems, intake and discharge structures, roadways, heavy lift support, structural modifications, and other balance-of-plant civil infrastructure.

The Ideal Candidate Would Have The Following:

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Geotechnical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.

  • Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in commercial, industrial, utility, manufacturing, heavy civil, or related civil engineering fields. Experience supporting power generation facilities is preferred.

  • Experience performing engineering analysis and preparing technical reports, calculations, specifications, and construction documents.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

  • Willingness to travel to power generation facilities as required and provide engineering support during emergent plant conditions.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.

  • Experience with circulating cooling water systems, cooling towers, or other industrial water infrastructure.

  • Experience managing engineering consultants and construction contractors.

  • Project management experience.

  • Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Maximo, or similar engineering and asset management software.

  • Lean Six Sigma certification.


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: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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A growth-oriented limited partnership formed by NextEra Energy, Inc., NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) acquires, manages, and owns contracted clean energy projects with stable, long-term cash flows. They own interests in wind and solar projects in North America, as well as natural gas infrastructure assets in Texas. Renewable energy projects are fully contracted, use technology, and are located in regions that are favorable for generating energy from the wind and sun. The seven natural gas pipelines in the portfolio are all strategically located, serving power producers and municipalities in South Texas, processing plants and producers in the Eagle Ford Shale, and commercial and industrial customers in the Houston area. The NET Mexico Pipeline, the largest pipeline in the portfolio, provides a critical source of natural gas transportation for low-cost, U.S.-sourced shale gas to Mexico.

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Size
15,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$51 million
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$917 million
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