PGD Field Engineer - FPL North Solar

PGD Field Engineer - FPL North Solar

Requisition : 92619

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel‑efficient, cost‑effective power generation fleets and industry‑leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Next Era Energy is seeking a technical individual to be part of the Power Generation Solar Operations Team. PGD Field Engineer shall be responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the large‑scale universal solar and/or battery facilities in the North Region surrounding Gainesville.

This individual is responsible as the site safety manager to ensure all personnel and equipment onsite are safe and that the site/s are in environmental compliance with all required regulatory permit requirements. Under limited guidance, the individual will perform a variety of routine tasks, which provide experience and familiarity with engineering staff, methods, practices, and programs after which may independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures while using judgment when making adaptions and modifications.

Engineers on the solar team will spend a significant amount of time in the field (outside) troubleshooting and repairing all aspects of our solar facilities. This also includes performing routine tasks such as preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and root cause analysis. At times, PGD Field Engineer will be on‑call and responsible for the North FL Sites, coordinating with the Renewables Operation Control Center, OEM’s, Vendors and Contractors as required.

• Operate and maintain solar and battery facilities.
• Serve as site safety manager, ensuring personnel and equipment safety and compliance with regulatory permits.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and root cause analysis.
• Plan and conduct work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Devises new solutions to problems encountered.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Valid driver’s license (non‑CDL).

• None.

Next Era Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

Employee type:
Full Time. Job category:
Engineering. Organization:
Florida Power & Light Company. Relocation provided:
Yes, if applicable.

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