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Engineer-Level 4 - Lead (15+ Years)

Mindlance

North Palm Beach, FL

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SKILLS
Bridge Building, Civil Engineering, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction Project Commissioning, Construction Support, Cross-Functional, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, Electrical Utility, Energy & Utilities, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, Risk Analysis, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Technical Leadership, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
North Palm Beach, FL
POSTED
30 days ago
BESS Project Engineer (Utility-Scale)
Location: Juno Beach Preferred | Remote considered for highly qualified candidates
Travel: Up to 15%
Project Size: 75MW+ Utility-Scale BESS
Overview
NextEra Energy is seeking a BESS Project Engineer to support the design, execution, and delivery of utility-scale battery energy storage projects. This role is highly cross-functional and focused on full project lifecycle ownership from design through commissioning and operations.
Important Notes
  • Open to strong Project Management candidates with utility-scale experience, even if they are more PM-focused than engineering-focused.
  • Candidates must have strong electrical/power systems knowledge and be comfortable speaking technically with engineering teams, OEMs, EPCs, and utilities.
  • Utility-scale BESS experience is preferred; however, candidates from other utility-scale power or energy backgrounds will be considered if they meet the core technical and project execution requirements.
  • P.E. license is NOT required.
  • Ideal candidate will have a Type A personality, be highly organized, proactive, and execution-driven.
  • Please submit only enthusiastic and genuinely interested candidates.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead technical coordination for utility-scale BESS projects (75MW+)
  • Support integration of batteries, PCS, EMS, SCADA, and MV systems
  • Coordinate with OEMs, EPCs, utilities, and internal stakeholders
  • Review drawings, RFIs, submittals, and technical scopes
  • Support commissioning, operational readiness, and long-term system performance
  • Identify project risks early and help resolve technical issues before field impact
Required Experience
  • Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
  • 3+ years of Solar, PV, BESS, utilities, or utility-scale energy project experience
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Power systems and utility-scale electrical infrastructure
    • Inverters, protection coordination, POI integration, and harmonics
    • SCADA, EMS/Client, and substations
    • NFPA 855, UL9540/A, NEC, and IEEE standards
  • Experience supporting projects through construction or commissioning strongly preferred
Ideal Candidate
  • Strong communicator who can bridge PM and engineering teams
  • Systems-first mindset with strong execution skills
  • Comfortable in fast-paced utility-scale project environments
  • Able to adapt to evolving technologies, codes, and interconnection requirements





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