NextEra Energy Resources · 5 hours ago
Principal Planning Engineer
Juno Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expNextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. The Principal Planning Engineer will support engineering activities for renewable and transmission projects, providing power system analysis and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise to all aspects of generation interconnection processes and operational requirements
Work closely with ISO’s/Utilities/Regulatory agencies to manage interconnection processes for NextEra facilities
Perform assessment for compliance with new IBR standards such as IEEE 2800, ERCOT NOGRR 245, 255 and other similar requirements
Lead and direct conversations with external and internal stakeholders to ensure the projects are compliant with the new standards
Create and validate PSSE, PSLF and PSCAD models for solar, wind and battery projects
Perform and review steady state, dynamic, short circuit and other power system analyses for renewable facilities
Mentor and supervise junior engineers on modeling and studies related activities ensuring project success
Monitor dynamically changing interconnection requirements from regional agencies and advise stakeholders on the expected impacts
Ensure compliance with regional modeling requirements for new and existing generation projects
Contribute new designs or techniques that others within the industry regard as major advances in their area of expertise
Prepares communications, presentations and conducts meetings
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
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
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Knowledge of interconnection procedures as defined by ISO's/Utilities/TOs across U.S
Experience with power system analysis tools including PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, TSAT and GE PSLF software
Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as power flow, stability, voltage regulation, reactive support etc
Strong organizational and communication skills
Bachelor's - Engineering
Experience: 7+ years
Benefits
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Company
NextEra Energy Resources
Nextera Energy Resources specializes in offering wind, solar, energy, nuclear and retail services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-10-02Acquired
Leadership Team
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Jim Shandalov
National Vice President, Power Origination
Steve Birndorf
Director, Renewable Energy Consulting
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