NextEra Energy Resources
Manager - Interconnection, Commissioning and SCADA
NextEra Energy Resources, Tallahassee, Florida, United States,
Manager, Construction - Interconnection, Commissioning and SCADA (Remote)
Date:
Oct 23, 2024Company:
NextEra EnergyNextEra Energy Resources
is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.Position Specific DescriptionThe Nextera Distributed Generation Division is looking for a seasoned leader who has extensive experience in both the interconnection, commissioning and SCADA activities associated with Distributed Generation and Utility photovoltaic and battery energy storage generation facilities. This position will serve as the Manager of Interconnection, Commissioning and SCADA Manager within the Nextera Distributed Generation Organization and will be responsible for the overall interconnection and commissioning of newly constructed projects. This includes the establishment processes for optimal operational status to support a timely turnover of projects to our internal Operations team. The Manager of Interconnection, Commissioning and SCADA will coordinate and oversee the site interconnection and coordination with the Utilities, Utility inspection and interconnection requirements, as well as ensure all deliverables within the Interconnection Agreement have been met. This position will also oversee all commissioning work performed by both internal and external stakeholders as well as DAS and SCADA integration, and start-up procedures are met to ensure newly constructed projects achieve Commercial Operational Date of the facility.OverviewEmployees in this role are responsible for performing engineering assignments of a complex nature requiring the application of engineering skills. Additionally, will be responsible to apply skillset at various project facilities.Job Functions• Systematically establish and manage commissioning program to include inverters, DAS, SCADA, and protection devices. As well as developing new standards, processes and procedures to improve efficiencies• Lead internal and external stakeholders during the commissioning phase, which includes commissioning activities, testing, contractual deliverables, and change orders• Establish and maintain relationships with external Utility leaders to support timely interconnection coordination activities• Systematically establish and manage the SME review and approval of distribution and transmission electrical design construction drawings, to include protection, relays, controls and ensure Utility expectations and protocols are being met• Provide commissioning support for inverter, DAS, and SCADA start-up and validation• Administer and manage commissioning contracts and authorize and approve all contract change orders• Oversee commissioning of Medium Voltage Protection Devices• Sub-contractor management of all medium voltage facility construction and testing as the SME• Works collaboratively with resources in various disciplines to determine project priorities and work plans• Engagement of ongoing Grid Integration evolution in standards, protocols, requirements and upcoming changes to Utility requirement• Investigation of system and equipment failures• Plans and organizes projects• Applies highly specialized knowledge in carrying out work• Provides technical support to lower level professionals• Performs other job-related duties as assigned• Ability to regularly lift 25 lbs.Desired Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in engineering and minimum of 5 years of direct experience in commissioning utility scale energy generation projects.• Certified Professional Engineer (PE)• Familiar with Six Sigma concepts• Electrical License and other electrical certifications• Electrical Engineering Background• History of Substation Protection and Control• Experience with SEL, GE relays, revenue grade meters, and Novatech Orion.• Experience reviewing test results of substation equipment and instrument transformers• Strong knowledge of operation and controls of high voltage equipment up to 34.5kV• Strong knowledge of protection schemes, relay, meters, RTU, and communication equipment• Knowledge of communication protocols such as DNP3.0, Modbus, SEL, ASCII, etc.• Agile in time and resource management• Experience with Subcontractor managementLocation:
Remote - East CoastTravel %:
Travel to project sites up to 50% of the yearJob Overview
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Works collaboratively with resources in various disciplines to determine project priorities and work plans• Meets corporate objectives with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resources• Manages department resources to provide effective early-stage project development support• Ensures projects are efficiently, effectively and safely implemented in accordance with department procedures and policies• Manages walk down of planned work, validates acceptance of completed work to design requirements, approves contractor payment requests• Verifies constructability, ensures proper resource allocations, assesses field status and resolves issues as needed• Leads project meetings and reviews budget, risk tracker, and contingency allocations• Interfaces with project's designated management committees, or acts as Executive Director of project activities• Supervises activities and/or coordinates activities or groups, such as safety programs, engineering, construction, budget, and analysis and contract administration• Oversees commissioning activities to meet corporate objectives, with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resources• Performs other job-related duties as assignedRequired Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click
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to learn more.Employee Group:
ExemptEmployee Type:
Full TimeJob Category:
Maintenance/ConstructionOrganization:
NextEra Energy Project Management, LLCRelocation Provided:
Yes, if applicableNextEra 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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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Date:
Oct 23, 2024Company:
NextEra EnergyNextEra Energy Resources
is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.Position Specific DescriptionThe Nextera Distributed Generation Division is looking for a seasoned leader who has extensive experience in both the interconnection, commissioning and SCADA activities associated with Distributed Generation and Utility photovoltaic and battery energy storage generation facilities. This position will serve as the Manager of Interconnection, Commissioning and SCADA Manager within the Nextera Distributed Generation Organization and will be responsible for the overall interconnection and commissioning of newly constructed projects. This includes the establishment processes for optimal operational status to support a timely turnover of projects to our internal Operations team. The Manager of Interconnection, Commissioning and SCADA will coordinate and oversee the site interconnection and coordination with the Utilities, Utility inspection and interconnection requirements, as well as ensure all deliverables within the Interconnection Agreement have been met. This position will also oversee all commissioning work performed by both internal and external stakeholders as well as DAS and SCADA integration, and start-up procedures are met to ensure newly constructed projects achieve Commercial Operational Date of the facility.OverviewEmployees in this role are responsible for performing engineering assignments of a complex nature requiring the application of engineering skills. Additionally, will be responsible to apply skillset at various project facilities.Job Functions• Systematically establish and manage commissioning program to include inverters, DAS, SCADA, and protection devices. As well as developing new standards, processes and procedures to improve efficiencies• Lead internal and external stakeholders during the commissioning phase, which includes commissioning activities, testing, contractual deliverables, and change orders• Establish and maintain relationships with external Utility leaders to support timely interconnection coordination activities• Systematically establish and manage the SME review and approval of distribution and transmission electrical design construction drawings, to include protection, relays, controls and ensure Utility expectations and protocols are being met• Provide commissioning support for inverter, DAS, and SCADA start-up and validation• Administer and manage commissioning contracts and authorize and approve all contract change orders• Oversee commissioning of Medium Voltage Protection Devices• Sub-contractor management of all medium voltage facility construction and testing as the SME• Works collaboratively with resources in various disciplines to determine project priorities and work plans• Engagement of ongoing Grid Integration evolution in standards, protocols, requirements and upcoming changes to Utility requirement• Investigation of system and equipment failures• Plans and organizes projects• Applies highly specialized knowledge in carrying out work• Provides technical support to lower level professionals• Performs other job-related duties as assigned• Ability to regularly lift 25 lbs.Desired Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in engineering and minimum of 5 years of direct experience in commissioning utility scale energy generation projects.• Certified Professional Engineer (PE)• Familiar with Six Sigma concepts• Electrical License and other electrical certifications• Electrical Engineering Background• History of Substation Protection and Control• Experience with SEL, GE relays, revenue grade meters, and Novatech Orion.• Experience reviewing test results of substation equipment and instrument transformers• Strong knowledge of operation and controls of high voltage equipment up to 34.5kV• Strong knowledge of protection schemes, relay, meters, RTU, and communication equipment• Knowledge of communication protocols such as DNP3.0, Modbus, SEL, ASCII, etc.• Agile in time and resource management• Experience with Subcontractor managementLocation:
Remote - East CoastTravel %:
Travel to project sites up to 50% of the yearJob Overview
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Works collaboratively with resources in various disciplines to determine project priorities and work plans• Meets corporate objectives with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resources• Manages department resources to provide effective early-stage project development support• Ensures projects are efficiently, effectively and safely implemented in accordance with department procedures and policies• Manages walk down of planned work, validates acceptance of completed work to design requirements, approves contractor payment requests• Verifies constructability, ensures proper resource allocations, assesses field status and resolves issues as needed• Leads project meetings and reviews budget, risk tracker, and contingency allocations• Interfaces with project's designated management committees, or acts as Executive Director of project activities• Supervises activities and/or coordinates activities or groups, such as safety programs, engineering, construction, budget, and analysis and contract administration• Oversees commissioning activities to meet corporate objectives, with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resources• Performs other job-related duties as assignedRequired Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click
here
to learn more.Employee Group:
ExemptEmployee Type:
Full TimeJob Category:
Maintenance/ConstructionOrganization:
NextEra Energy Project Management, LLCRelocation Provided:
Yes, if applicableNextEra 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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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