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NextEra Energy

Runs a Florida utility and builds wind and solar farms

Senior Power Generation Generator/Motor Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePalm Beach Gardens, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of experience with generators, motors, or rotating electrical machines across design, manufacturing, repair, or field environments.
  • Strong expertise in electrical machine theory, electromagnetic behavior, and machine dynamics.
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical machines.
  • Proven capability in root cause analysis and failure mode identification.
  • Experience developing repair procedures, specifications, and engineering standards.
  • A data-driven mindset, including analysis of failure data and fleet trends.
  • Ability to translate technical findings into actionable business and financial recommendations.
  • Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 20% to sites and vendor facilities and climb wind turbines.

Responsibilities

  • Own reliability performance for wind turbine rotating electrical machines, including motors and generators, across the fleet.
  • Lead complex failure investigations and systemic issue resolution using structured root cause analysis methodologies.
  • Drive fleet-wide reliability improvements through engineering solutions, repair strategies, and data insights.
  • Define and standardize repair specifications, vendor quality requirements, and maintenance practices.
  • Influence business decisions and cost outcomes through technical and financial analysis.
  • Plan and develop engineering projects involving unique or controversial complexities with important impact on major company programs.
  • Act as a technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization, acting independently on technical matters in the field.
  • Complete assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Wind industry experience is preferred but not required.
  • Generator or motor engineering experience in an original equipment manufacturer, repair shop, field service, or fleet engineering environment.
  • Strong exposure to failure diagnostics, reliability engineering, and rotating equipment lifecycle management.

About the Company

NextEra Energy

Runs a Florida utility and builds wind and solar farms

NextEra Energy owns Florida Power & Light, the regulated utility that supplies electricity to much of Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which builds and runs wind, solar, battery storage and nuclear plants across the United States. The company calls itself the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun. FPL earns returns set by Florida regulators on the power plants and grid lines it builds, while Energy Resources sells power to utilities, technology companies and other large buyers under long-term contracts. NextEra Energy was formed in 1984 as the holding company for Florida Power & Light, which dates to 1925, and is based in Juno Beach, Florida.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Juno Beach, FL
Founded
1984

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