Principal Power Generation Engineer
About The Position
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us! Position Specific Description Fleet Electrical team is searching for an engineering candidate to assist with operating and maintaining NextEra Energy Resources wind power converters. The candidate should possess 7+ years of experience specifically in working with power electronics and power conversion. A successful candidate will have: Strong understanding of principles of power electronics and power conversion Strong understanding of power conversion components (IGBTs, reactors, capacitors, driver boards, CCUs), failure modes, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and testing Familiar with diagnosing power conversion fault codes and disposition of high-speed fault recorder waveform capture Familiar with cooling system design concepts, failure modes, and maintenance for power conversion equipment Familiarity and experience with Root Cause Analysis Experience with writing repair, operations, and/or maintenance procedures and specifications Capability to translate and communicate financial and technical business cases to gain leadership approval Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects and deliverables Data driven decision making skills Ability to relate to Field Service Personnel to provide adequate technical support
Requirements
- Strong understanding of principles of power electronics and power conversion
- Strong understanding of power conversion components (IGBTs, reactors, capacitors, driver boards, CCUs), failure modes, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and testing
- Familiar with diagnosing power conversion fault codes and disposition of high-speed fault recorder waveform capture
- Familiar with cooling system design concepts, failure modes, and maintenance for power conversion equipment
- Familiarity and experience with Root Cause Analysis
- Experience with writing repair, operations, and/or maintenance procedures and specifications
- Capability to translate and communicate financial and technical business cases to gain leadership approval
- Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects and deliverables
- Data driven decision making skills
- Ability to relate to Field Service Personnel to provide adequate technical support
- Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
- Experience: 7+ years
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with wind generation desired but not required. Specific experience with wind turbine technologies: GE 1X, 2X, 3X, 5X, Siemens 2.3, 2.9, SGRE G47, G80
- Previous experience with GE MV3000, ABB ACS800/880, DAC, Ingeteam, Xantrex
- Estimated travel 20% to wind sites and vendor shops
- Willing and able to climb wind turbines
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams
- Willing to work in an office environment
- Ability and interest to learn and self-teach new skills and technologies
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities
- Manages one or more programs of complex diversity and scope which are of critical importance to overall company objectives
- Acts as a subject matter expert
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
