Principal Project Engineer - Energy Storage

Requisition ID:  85047 

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering clean, affordable, and dependable electricity to over 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s cleanest power generation fleets and top-tier reliability, we are setting new standards in the energy industry. Ready to make an impact? Join our exceptional team today and help shape the future of energy!

Position Specific Description

Employees in this role have the responsibility of planning, designing, and executing various energy storage projects. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, engineering oversight and consulting across cross functional teams to deliver a best-in-class product.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support design phase and engineer major components for large-scale energy storage projects.
• Recognize inconsistencies in engineering drawings, take corrective action, and strive for better design quality and efficiency.
• Identify and resolve errors in engineering studies and suggest future solutions.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for contracts.
• Support projects from inception to completion by working closely with project managers.
• Influence project teams on engineering tasks.
• Stay updated on project progress and technical issues.
• Manage project milestones and recognize risks 
• Collaborate with suppliers to integrate major equipment.
• Work with diverse teams to solve problems, improve opportunities, and integrate systems and controls.
• Understand specifications for major equipment purchasing, ensure clear communication, and propose solutions
• Understand permitting requirements, propose solutions to legal challenges, and recommend site design improvements.
• Handle other assigned duties as needed.
• Travel 25% of the time for project specific duties.

Desired Experience:

• 7+ Years experience Solar/PV Engineering and/or Construction
• Expertise in one or more of these areas: Power electronics, Battery storage system design, Substation design, Generation tie design.
• Familiarity with energy storage technologies, including battery chemistries, power conversion units, and DC/DC converters.
• Familiarity with lithium-ion battery storage safety standards (UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, applicable IFC/IBC sections)
• Familiarity with IEC 61215, 61646, 61730 
• Ability to handle specialized technical tasks independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.