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PGD Field Engineer - West FL Solar
Date: Nov 19, 2025
Location(s): Arcadia, FL, US, 34266
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 91507
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
NextEra Energy is seeking a technical individual to be part of the FPL Power Generation Solar Operations Team. PGD Engineer shall be responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the large scale universal solar and or battery facilities inside the state of Florida.
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 task such as preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and root cause analysis. At times, PGD Engineer will be on-call and responsible for the West FL Sites, coordinating with the Renewables Operation Control Center, OEM’s, Vendors and Contractors as required.
Engineer should be highly motivated with a strong bias for action and capable of working independently as well as part of a team. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering highly preferred.
Job Overview
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.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
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
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
Experience: 2+ years
Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
Preferred Qualifications
None
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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable