Engineering Manager - Utility Scale Energy Storage

Requisition ID : 84484

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

The Utility Scale Energy Storage team is looking for an innovative and dynamic Energy Storage Engineering Manager who is passionate about renewable energy. In this position, with a team of reporting project engineers, you will be heavily involved with multiple design aspects for energy storage projects. You will be part of a growing team of experts who not only provide excellent inputs and analysis but are also customer service oriented with internal and external stakeholders.

Employees in this role are strong problem solvers, blending creative and analytical skills to solve complex integration of batteries to new sites. You will manage a specific region of the US in a growing portfolio of projects. The job will require planning, executing, and responding to issues that arise. You'll interface with internal stakeholders such as development, operations, and business management. Externally, you'll work with suppliers, engineers, off-takers, and many other stakeholders.

Job Duties :

• Ensures regional team meets project milestones
• Provides major updates on team's projects while driving home solutions for any issues that arise
• Develops models and dashboards related to energy storage for organization
• Assists in the construction of contractual arrangements for project development
• Participates in negotiating agreements with consultants and subcontractors
• Ensures compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements
• Supports projects from conception through execution working closely with preconstruction and construction project managers
• Influences project teams in the engineering aspects of the technical work
• Collaborates with suppliers to successfully integrate major equipment
• Collaborates with multi-disciplined teams for problem solving, improvement opportunities, and system integration and controls
• Identifies value engineering opportunities as well as emerging technologies prospects
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Desired Work Experience :

SME in utility scale energy storage safety system design and / or project management, with established expertise in one or more of the following areas :

Lithium ion battery storage safety : Familiarity with UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, applicable IFC / IBC sections

Job Overview

This position plans, develops, coordinates, and directs engineering projects or activities. Employees have full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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Employee Group : Exempt

Employee Type : Full Time

Job Category : Engineering

Organization : Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided : Yes, if applicable

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