Engineer II Tech Applications - Miami, Florida, United States - NextEra

Description

Florida Power & Light Company is America's largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry? Join our world-class team today

Position Specific Description

Our Grid Control Systems Department is looking for a skilled SCADA/EMS Support Engineer with a strong background in programming and application development to join their SCADA Applications Development team. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in supporting SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and EMS (Energy Management Systems) while possessing advanced programming proficiency in languages like Python, Java, or C++. In addition to SCADA and EMS expertise, you will play a vital role in application development, contributing to the design and implementation of innovative solutions.

Your responsibilities will include providing support, collaborating on issue resolution, and developing and maintaining custom programs/scripts for automation and optimization. Your expertise in access data in Oracle and MS SQL database, along with a knack for designing and optimizing complex SQL queries, will contribute to the seamless operation and enhancement of critical systems. If you possess strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to staying abreast of industry trends, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position.

Join our team and contribute to the forefront of technology, shaping the future of our industry through SCADA, EMS, and application development.

This position is located at our LeJeune Flagler Office in Miami.

Job Overview

The position is responsible for the planning, development, application architecture, engineering, implementation, and operations of grid monitoring and control systems and corresponding applications.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Develops systems including modifying, commissioning, and/or decommissioning the associated applications, programs, and software

Supports department emerging technologies strategic opportunities and solutions

Coordinates or individually contributes to assigned work plans

Executes systems planning, systems development, operational, and maintenance activities of the systems and applications

Performs work tasks to ensure reliable performance (availability and integrity) or project delivery of systems and applications

Supports and executes the requirements of Florida Reliability Coordinating Council (FRCC) Reliability Coordinator Operations

Ensures compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) Reliability Standards

Executes Operational Excellence goals and initiatives

Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications

Bachelor's - Engineering

Experience: 2+ years
Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree

Certified Professional Engineer (PE)

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

Six Sigma Black Belt Certified

Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: No

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Nearest Major Market: Miami
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