Principal Engineer - Transmission/Substation

Requisition ID: 97940

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

Our Technical Services Department is looking for a Principal Engineer to join their team in Jupiter, FL. This position is accountable for the support and reliability of transformer fleet and associated components. A candidate with experience in a manufacturing setting is highly preferred.

The selected candidate for this role will:
• Develop transformer designs, prepare bid specifications, and perform factory acceptance witnessing for ordered transformers.
• Evaluate new transformer vendors and provide recommendations on path forward.
• Perform failure root cause investigations and develop countermeasures and plans to prevent additional failures.
• Provide technical support for the development of the annual budget and work plan to repair conditions identified by the condition assessment program.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Provide recommendations on appropriate safety stocks for large power transformers.
• Provide technical support for operations teams related to power transformers, autotransformers, and generator step up units.
• Provide technical support for the Safety Program.