PGD Wind Mechanical Engineer

Date: Aug 7, 2025

Location(s): Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 88453

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy is seeking a professional to join the Power Generation Division Engineering & Operations Support Services organization as part of the wind renewable energy fleet team. The ideal candidate is motivated, organized and results oriented.

Position/Job Overview and Expectations:

Under supervision/guidance, the successful candidate will be expected to:

Perform Day to Day Activities of Wind Mechanical Equipment Dispositions

Apply standard processes/procedures to achieve objectives and goals

Apply sound engineering principles to a broad variety of assignments

Travel to wind sites as often as 5-10 days per month

Respond as needed during off-hours as power generation business operates 'around the clock'

Perform Root Cause Analysis

Systemic & Emerging Wind Turbine Issues

Develop & Deploy

RCA Countermeasures

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering

2+ Years of Relevant Engineering Work (design, project, test, etc.)

Travel to wind sites as often as 5-10 days per month

Physically Capable of Climbing a Wind Turbine and Executing Field Work

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Maximo or similar enterprise asset management system

Six Sigma certification

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

Experience: 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

Supervisor/Management Experience: 0+ years

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

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Engineering

Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC

Relocation Provided: No

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