Sr Grid Control Systems Applications Architect - NextEra Energy Resources : Job Details

Date: Jan 17, 2025

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 85063

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

This will be an onsite position in one of our South Florida or Houston Offices.

• Working knowledge of real-time SCADA and Energy Management System (EMS) functionality
• Familiarity of Hitachi Energy Management System / Generation Management System(GMS) is a plus
• Working knowledge of electrical principles and concepts
• Working knowledge and able to use programming languages and scripting, such as C++, C#, Java, Oracle, Perl, etc.
• Working knowledge of applicable policies, rules, regulations, and codes in the electrical utility field and cyber security, especially on NERC CIP Standards
• Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have effective oral and written communications skills

• Efficiently executes the development, operational, and maintenance activities of GCS systems and applications with the goal of ensuring a reliable performance while meeting or exceeding systems development and operational targets
• Executes assigned activities related to delivering GCS systems, applications, and emerging technology projects of varying complexity
• Ensures GCS systems, applications and emerging technologies meet network architecture, operational, cyber security standards and protection processes
• Develops strong relationships with business partners and customers (internal and external) to work on analyzing strategy and trends to define the requirements, principles, and models that guide technology decisions
• Understands industry trends and develops roadmaps through new technologies and approaches to fulfill strategic business plans
• Coaches, mentors and leads technical subject matter experts to enable and drive consistency across technology architectures
• Assesses risks, selection and design of hardware and software technology and product standards, and coordinates necessary changes to GCS systems and applications through Change Management process
• Designs and owns governance, availability, assurance, integrity and standards for enterprise technology architecture compliance in accordance with FRCC, NERC, and FERC standards related to grid monitoring and control systems, acting as a company representative during audits and data requests
• Participates in callout rotation, acting as the primary contact for troubleshooting and operational processes within GCS, additionally supports with corresponding storm assignment and duties as well as storm dry run as required
• Executes Operational Excellence goals and initiatives, and helps establish and maintain a process driven functional team within the GCS organization
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 4+ years

• Master's Degree
• GCIP Certification
• SAN Certification
• Certified Professional Engineer (PE)

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

Employee Group: ExemptEmployee Type: Full TimeJob Category: EngineeringOrganization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.