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Principal Engineer - Transmission/Substation

Join NextEra Energy in Jupiter, FL as a Principal Engineer supporting transformer reliability and design. Lead vendor evaluations, failure investigations, and technical support. Enjoy relocation assistance and comprehensive benefits in a leading renewable energy company.

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Our Technical Services Department is looking for a Principal Engineer to join their team in Jupiter, FL. This position is accountable for the support and reliability of transformer fleet and associated components. A candidate with experience in a manufacturing setting is highly preferred.

The selected candidate for this role will:

  • Develop transformer designs, prepare bid specifications, and perform factory acceptance witnessing for ordered transformers.
  • Evaluate new transformer vendors and provide recommendations on path forward.
  • Perform failure root cause investigations and develop countermeasures and plans to prevent additional failures.
  • Provide technical support for the development of the annual budget and work plan to repair conditions identified by the condition assessment program.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards.
  • Provide recommendations on appropriate safety stocks for large power transformers.
  • Provide technical support for operations teams related to power transformers, autotransformers, and generator step up units.
  • Provide technical support for the Safety Program.

Job Overview

This job is responsible for applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. Employees in this role evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects. This position conducts analysis on system performance and reliability strategy and provides recommendations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provides engineering, design and environmental support
  • Tracks and reports on project negotiations and performance
  • Delivers company standards, policies, training, and support of organization
  • Prepares communications, presentations and provides support at meetings
  • Formulates researches, and develops improvement measures
  • Works with other departments within the organization to establish customer requirements and project costs
  • Ability to meet attendance and storm duty requirements
  • Ability to work extended hours
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (non-Engineering Technology), OR
  • Master's degree in Engineering, if the bachelor's degree is not in a pure engineering field
  • At least one degree (Bachelor's or Master's) must be from an ABET-accredited program
  • Experience: 7+ years post-Bachelor's degree in engineering

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
  • Master's Degree
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
  • Six Sigma Master Black Belt

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

NextEra 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.

NextEra 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 law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to [email protected], providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.

Pay & benefits

Relocation support

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US$99,606–172,250 annually
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About this role

Posted
14 Oct 2026
Updated
14 Oct 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
On-site
Sectors
Working hours
UTC-05:00
Experience
7+ years in engineering

About NextEra Energy

Company Overview

Name

NextEra Energy, Inc.

Headquarters

Juno Beach, Florida, United States

Founded

1925

Size

Approximately 16,800 employees (source: stockanalysis.com). Revenue of $24.8 billion in FY 2024 (source: stockanalysis.com).

What They Do

NextEra Energy focuses on renewable energy generation, primarily through its subsidiary NextEra Energy Resources (NEER), which operates the world's largest fleet of wind and solar assets. The company is committed to advancing clean energy technologies, including battery storage, natural gas, nuclear, and oil facilities, boasting a total generating capacity of 73 gigawatts as of 2024. Their product offerings encompass electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and sales, with a significant presence in Florida through Florida Power & Light (FPL), which serves millions of customers. Additionally, NEER engages in wholesale clean energy production across North America, leveraging large-scale wind farms and solar plants, such as the notable DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center, which was the largest U.S. solar PV plant at its inception (source: nexteraenergy.com).

Projects & Track Record

NextEra Energy has a rich history of notable projects that highlight its leadership in renewable energy. Among these is the Vansycle Ridge Wind Farm in Oregon, which was the company's first wind site established in 1998. The Stateline Wind Energy Center, completed in 2001, was recognized as the world's largest wind farm at that time, showcasing the company's rapid growth in wind energy. In 2009, the DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center was launched as the largest solar PV facility in the U.S., followed by the Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center in 2011, which was the world's first hybrid solar-natural gas facility. These projects underscore NextEra's commitment to innovation and leadership in the renewable energy sector (source: nexteraenergy.com).

Recent Developments

In recent years, NextEra Energy has made significant strides in expanding its operations and partnerships. In June 2024, the company secured a $2 billion equity sale to BofA Securities and Wells Fargo Securities, enhancing its financial position for future projects. Additionally, a landmark partnership with Google Cloud was announced on December 8, 2025, aimed at providing 15 gigawatts of power for data center campuses by 2035. Furthermore, the company rebranded NextEra Energy Partners to XPLR Infrastructure in 2025, reflecting its focus on managing contracted clean energy projects. These developments illustrate NextEra's proactive approach to growth and innovation in the renewable energy landscape (source: wikipedia.org).

Working There

NextEra Energy offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including engineering, product management, sales, marketing, operations, finance, and executive leadership. The company's headquarters in Juno Beach serves as the main hub for these positions, while opportunities are also available at project sites across the U.S. and Canada. The company culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, supported by modern amenities at the headquarters such as flexible workspaces, fitness centers, and wellness rooms. Employees benefit from comprehensive packages that promote professional development and well-being, although specific details on health plans and PTO are not extensively documented (source: salestools.io).

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