Principal Power Generation Combustion Turbine Engineer

** Principal Power Generation Combustion Turbine Engineer*
* ** Date:
** May 16, 2026

** Location(s):
** Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410

** Company:
** Next Era Energy

** Requisition :
** 94081

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.

** Position Specific Description*
* Next Era Energy's Power Generation Division is looking for a Principal Combustion (Gas) Turbine Engineer to join the Combustion Turbine Fleet Team (CTFT).

This position will include responsibilities for leading technical support for a large fleet of combustion turbines, with ownership of troubleshooting, work/outage planning, fleet reliability improvements, and working closely with OEMs.  Additionally, this role will include working on strategic initiatives with the ongoing efforts to reduce forced outage rates, O&M expense, and to improve overall fleet reliability and availability.

Candidate shall have extensive knowledge regarding the operation and maintenance of a diverse OEM combustion turbine fleet. This would include a basic knowledge (to varying degrees) of all turbine / generator mechanical sub-systems, basic design, vibration, performance, preventative and corrective maintenance, repairs, outage practices, operational troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate will have detailed knowledge of the Gas Turbine and its auxiliary systems including but not limited to the lube oil system, hydraulic system, gas fuel system, liquid fuel system, and operation of the machine.

** Responsibilities:*
* + Candidate would be expected to work in a team environment while also displaying initiative to self-manage tasks and projects.

+ Lead troubleshooting and technical decision making for fleet assets, ensuring consistency across the fleet.

+ Manage documentation and currency of Engineering Requests, Work Orders, OEM Bulletins and Management Of Change (MOC's) requests in Maximo.

+ Actively participate in strategic/proactive efforts to improve productivity and advance fleet reliability.

+ Support parts planning and annual budget planning, ensuring that plans account for fleet lessons learned.

+ Manage the technical evaluation of component capability, reliability and durability with OEMs and 3rd Party Suppliers.

+ After-hours support required on occasion via virtual/phone meetings and could require on-site consultation.

** The Ideal Candidate Would Have The Following:*
* + Basic experience designing, installing/commissioning, or maintaining Gas turbines and plant auxiliaries.

+ Strong communications/presentation skills

+ Strong Excel capabilities with macro and programming skills desirable

+ Demonstrated field service or design experience with either the Siemens or Mitsubishi Combustion Turbines

+ Familiarity with either the T3000, Ovation, or Netmation Controls Software

+ Six Sigma Green Belt or Yellow Belt certification

** Job Overview*
* Employees in this role make decisions and recommendations having significant impact on extensive engineering and related activities for the company. This position negotiates critical and controversial issues with top level engineers and officers of other organizations and companies.

** Job

Duties & 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

** Required Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program

+

Experience:

6+ years

** Preferred Qualifications*
* -  None

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

** Employee Group:
** Exempt

** Employee Type:
** Full Time

** Job Category:
** Engineering

** Organization:
** Florida Power & Light Company

** Relocation Provided:
** Yes, if applicable

Next Era Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Next Era Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable…