PGD Field Engineer - ROI Readiness - FL Solar & BESS

Requisition : 94721

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.

Location:

Florida-based beginning in Year 2

Travel:
Up to 50% during the first 2 years

We are seeking a motivated Site Engineer to join our Transition & Operations Development Program, a structured three‑year pathway designed to prepare you for full operational responsibility of a solar and/or battery storage facility by Year
3. This role provides hands‑on technical experience, field training, and exposure to large‑scale renewable energy assets.

During the First Year, you will work alongside the Readiness & Operations Transition Team to gain a strong foundation in company policies, safety programs, engineering standards, and operational readiness processes. Key activities include:

• Supporting project transition and commissioning activities
• Assisting with site inspections and equipment verification
• Reviewing construction turnover packages and system documentation
• Learning SCADA/monitoring platforms and quality requirements
• Observing regulatory and environmental compliance practices

Year two focuses on hands‑on operations and maintenance training, including:

• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance
• Troubleshooting PV modules, inverters, trackers, and electrical systems
• Supporting performance analysis, warranty coordination, and RCAs
• Applying safe work practices, LOTO procedures, and field protocols
• Working with field engineers, OEMs, contractors, and control center teams

Upon completion of the development program, you will transition into a full‑time site operations role, responsible for day‑to‑day operation, maintenance, safety oversight, and long‑term performance of an assigned solar and/or battery storage site. The individual will serve as the site safety manager, ensuring all personnel and equipment are safe and that the site(s) are in environmental compliance with all required regulatory permit requirements.

Under limited guidance, the individual will perform routine tasks, gain experience with engineering staff, methods, and programs, and may independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures while using judgment when making adaptations and modifications. Engineers on the FPL solar team will spend a significant amount of time in the field troubleshooting and repairing all aspects of our solar and battery facilities, including routine preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and root cause analysis.

At times, the PGD Field Engineer will be on‑call for the Panhandle FL sites, coordinating with the Renewables Operation Control Center, OEMs, vendors, and contractors as required. Engineers should be highly motivated with a strong bias for action and capable of working independently as well as part of a team. A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is highly preferred.

Employees in this role apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. Individuals will use advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices.

• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation/modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Devises new solutions to problems encountered
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's – Engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program
• Experience:
  
  2+ years
• Valid Driver’s License (NON CDL)

• None

Next Era Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.…