Project Manager - BESS SME

Project Manager - BESS SMENextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!Position Specific DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering & Construction team with a primary focus on data center projects and their integration with utility-scale generation and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This engineer will serve as a technical anchor for large-load projects, lead technical discussions with Engineers of Record (EORs), and mentor and support project engineers across the project lifecycle.

The role blends deep electrical engineering fundamentals with cross-functional program leadership in a fast-evolving area of the power industry.Key ResponsibilitiesData Center & Large-Load EngineeringDevelop and review electrical architecture for data center + BESS integration, minimizing large-load fluctuations and meeting ride-through requirements.Evaluate site designs, one-line diagrams, and interconnection concepts for technical feasibility and constructability.Support economic modeling and technology selection for storage and large-load applications.Technical Leadership with Engineers of Record (EORs)Lead technical discussions and design reviews with external EORs and engineering firms.Define and communicate engineering standards, requirements, and best practices to design partners.Review and validate EOR deliverables (studies, drawings, calculations) for quality, code compliance, and alignment with project objectives.Project Engineering SupportServe as a technical resource and mentor to project engineers, helping resolve design and field issues.Support commissioning, control system testing, and onboarding of new assets.Perform and guide Root-Cause Analysis for equipment and design issues (inverters, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and related equipment).Standards, Controls & Grid ComplianceContribute to grid-forming controls and interconnection requirements, including evolving IEEE 2800 and NOGRR 282 standards.Help drive design standardization and in-house engineering to improve speed, quality, and repeatability of design packages.Apply engineering analytics, modeling, and software tools to inform design and reliability decisions.Preferred QualificationsBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or related field).5+ years of engineering experience in power, energy, data center, or industrial infrastructure projects.Strong understanding of power system fundamentals: one-line diagrams, protection and controls, grounding, arc flash, and interconnection.Experience reviewing and coordinating engineering deliverables with external design firms or EORs.Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to lead technical discussions and present to internal and external stakeholders.Experience with utility-scale solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), or inverter-based resources.Familiarity with grid-forming controls and standards such as IEEE 2800 and NOGRR 272.Experience with data center electrical infrastructure and large-load integration.Familiarity with engineering tools such as ETAP, PSCAD, PSSE, and Aspen.Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading cross-functional efforts.Job OverviewThis position is responsible for the overall management of the team and assigned projects, to ensure compliance within required budgetary, scheduling, and safety goals. Employees in this role coordinate and manage construction work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site. Employees in this role manage the engineering, procurement and construction oversight-activities necessary to develop, license/permit, erect, start-up, and commence commercial operations.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesWorks collaboratively with resources in various disciplines to determine project priorities and work plansMeets corporate objectives with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resourcesManages department resources to provide effective early-stage project development supportEnsures projects are efficiently, effectively and safely implemented in accordance with department procedures and policiesManages walk down of planned work, validates acceptance of completed work to design requirements, approves contractor payment requestsVerifies constructability, ensures proper resource allocations, assesses field status and resolves issues as neededLeads project meetings and reviews budget, risk tracker, and contingency allocationsInterfaces with project's designated management committees, or acts as Executive Director of project activitiesSupervises activities and/or coordinates activities or groups, such as safety programs, engineering, construction, budget, and analysis and contract administrationOversees commissioning activities to meet corporate objectives, with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resourcesPerforms other job-related duties as assignedRequired QualificationsBachelor's or Equivalent ExperienceExperience: 6+ years