Wind Turbine - Generator Equipment Engineer

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

The Wind Fleet Electrical team is searching for an engineering candidate to assist with operating and maintaining NextEra Energy Resources wind turbine generators and power distribution cables. The candidate should possess 3-5 years of experience specifically in working with large motors and/or generators across design, manufacturing, and/or field environments.

A successful candidate will have:

• Strong understanding of the principles and operation of electrical rotating machines, including electromagnetic theory and machine dynamics.
• Ability to diagnose issues and implement solutions for generator systems, using diagnostic tools such as Vibration Monitoring, Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA, ESA), and endoscopic inspections.
• Familiarity with materials and techniques used in the construction of rotating electrical machines and the manufacturing processes involved.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards for Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• 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

Basic Requirements:

• Engineering Degree and 5+ years of experiences
• 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

The Wind Fleet team is within the Power Generation Division of NextEra Engineering Resources. The team supports the operation and maintenance of over 14,000 wind turbines across North America from headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The goal of the Electrical Wind Fleet team is to increase uptime of the fleet and decrease operation and maintenance costs.