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Get Access To All JobsDate: Aug 5, 2026
Location(s): Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 96227
NextEra 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 Description
NextEra Energy is currently seeking a Sr SCADA and Controls Engineer who can apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to the solar and battery storage fleet in the Power Generation Division. Performs engineering, troubleshooting, and operation/maintenance-based tasks for PLC’s, solar and battery storage controllers and supporting networked applications. Successful candidate will have a sense of accountability and urgency required to make informed decisions regarding engineering complexity, system integrity, safety and regulatory compliance under limited supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs
- Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field
- Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations
- Provides technical support to operations and business unit personnel
- Performs system testing and documentation for control system changes and upgrades
- Analyzes and corrects complex application deficiencies and system issues
- Provides technical leadership in the functional specification, design and implementation of control solutions
- Provides automation engineering support for failure mitigation, process improvement, data analytics and improving performance targets
- Establishes and/or modifies procedures and guidelines supporting controls and SCADA users
- Travels to sites occasionally for onsite troubleshooting support
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
- Provides advanced technical support for Operational Technology (OT) / Information Technology (IT) network infrastructure, including industrial Ethernet networks, managed switches, firewalls, and communication devices supporting plant control systems
- Troubleshoots and resolves complex network communication issues affecting SCADA systems, PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, field devices, and other network-connected control system assets
- Supports configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of OT/IT network equipment while coordinating with IT and Cybersecurity teams to maintain reliable and secure plant communications
- Performs root cause analysis of network and communication failures, develops corrective actions, and implements solutions to improve system reliability and availability
Desired Qualifications:
- Process Management Concepts
- Quality Tools and Techniques
- Working experience with SCADA applications and PLC’s
- Experience with Modbus and OPC
- Working experience with Ethernet and Serial networks
- Working knowledge of power fundamentals and voltage control
- Strong background in logic development and troubleshooting
- Working knowledge of networking and network troubleshooting
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting Operational Technology (OT) / Information Technology (IT) networks in an industrial or utility environment
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting industrial managed switches, firewalls, and Ethernet-based communication infrastructure
- Strong understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking concepts, including VLANs, routing, and network diagnostics
- Experience supporting SCADA communications, network-connected field devices, and industrial communication protocols
- Experience using network analysis and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark or equivalent) to troubleshoot communication issues
Travel: < 25%
Job Overview
Employees in this role have responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection of areas for investigation, and development of novel concepts.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs
- Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field
- Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
Experience: 4+ years
Preferred Qualifications
None
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, 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.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Date: Aug 5, 2026
Location(s): Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 96227
NextEra 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 Description
NextEra Energy is currently seeking a Sr SCADA and Controls Engineer who can apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to the solar and battery storage fleet in the Power Generation Division. Performs engineering, troubleshooting, and operation/maintenance-based tasks for PLC’s, solar and battery storage controllers and supporting networked applications. Successful candidate will have a sense of accountability and urgency required to make informed decisions regarding engineering complexity, system integrity, safety and regulatory compliance under limited supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs
- Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field
- Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations
- Provides technical support to operations and business unit personnel
- Performs system testing and documentation for control system changes and upgrades
- Analyzes and corrects complex application deficiencies and system issues
- Provides technical leadership in the functional specification, design and implementation of control solutions
- Provides automation engineering support for failure mitigation, process improvement, data analytics and improving performance targets
- Establishes and/or modifies procedures and guidelines supporting controls and SCADA users
- Travels to sites occasionally for onsite troubleshooting support
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
- Provides advanced technical support for Operational Technology (OT) / Information Technology (IT) network infrastructure, including industrial Ethernet networks, managed switches, firewalls, and communication devices supporting plant control systems
- Troubleshoots and resolves complex network communication issues affecting SCADA systems, PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, field devices, and other network-connected control system assets
- Supports configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of OT/IT network equipment while coordinating with IT and Cybersecurity teams to maintain reliable and secure plant communications
- Performs root cause analysis of network and communication failures, develops corrective actions, and implements solutions to improve system reliability and availability
Desired Qualifications:
- Process Management Concepts
- Quality Tools and Techniques
- Working experience with SCADA applications and PLC’s
- Experience with Modbus and OPC
- Working experience with Ethernet and Serial networks
- Working knowledge of power fundamentals and voltage control
- Strong background in logic development and troubleshooting
- Working knowledge of networking and network troubleshooting
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting Operational Technology (OT) / Information Technology (IT) networks in an industrial or utility environment
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting industrial managed switches, firewalls, and Ethernet-based communication infrastructure
- Strong understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking concepts, including VLANs, routing, and network diagnostics
- Experience supporting SCADA communications, network-connected field devices, and industrial communication protocols
- Experience using network analysis and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark or equivalent) to troubleshoot communication issues
Travel: < 25%
Job Overview
Employees in this role have responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection of areas for investigation, and development of novel concepts.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs
- Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field
- Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
Experience: 4+ years
Preferred Qualifications
None
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, 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.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Lead Generation Specialist
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visa workers before are far more likely to do it again. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify companies with prior lead generation or marketing LCA filings before you apply.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation requirement
Lead generation roles can face skepticism from USCIS on specialty occupation grounds. Emphasize that your position requires a degree in marketing, business analytics, or a related field, not just general business knowledge.
Apply to SaaS and B2B tech companies first
Software and B2B technology companies run structured demand generation teams where lead generation is a defined, degree-requiring function. These employers sponsor OPT workers far more regularly than generalist or small retail businesses.
Start the H-1B conversation before your OPT expires
Your employer needs time to prepare your H-1B petition before the April filing window. Raise sponsorship at or before your six-month mark so HR and legal counsel have adequate preparation time.
Highlight CRM and analytics tools in your application
Proficiency in marketing automation platforms and CRM systems signals technical depth beyond entry-level outreach work. This strengthens both your candidacy and the specialty occupation argument for future H-1B sponsorship.
Browse OPT-friendly roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces lead generation roles at employers open to OPT and visa sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship willingness saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking about immigration status mid-process.
Lead Generation Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Lead Generation Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it requires documentation. USCIS looks for proof that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as marketing, business administration, or communications. Roles with measurable analytics responsibilities and CRM system management are stronger candidates than purely outreach-focused positions. Your job offer letter and employer support letter should explicitly state the degree requirement.
Can I work as a Lead Generation Specialist on F-1 OPT without additional authorization?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes full-time work in a job directly related to your field of study for up to 12 months. If your degree is in marketing, business, or communications, a Lead Generation Specialist role qualifies. STEM degree holders may apply for a 24-month OPT extension, extending total work authorization to 36 months.
How do I find Lead Generation Specialist jobs where employers are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists lead generation and demand generation roles at employers who are open to sponsoring OPT and visa candidates. Applying through a platform designed for international students means you are not filtering through hundreds of postings that exclude work authorization holders before realizing sponsorship is off the table.
What happens to my Lead Generation Specialist job if my OPT expires before H-1B approval?
If your employer files your H-1B petition before April 1 and you maintain valid OPT status through the filing date, you are covered by cap-gap protection until September 30. This allows you to keep working without a gap in authorization while USCIS processes your petition, as long as your OPT EAD was valid on the filing date.
Do Lead Generation Specialist roles typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Sponsorship rates vary significantly by employer type and role structure. B2B SaaS companies and larger marketing organizations are more likely to sponsor than small businesses or agencies. Roles with quantitative responsibilities, such as pipeline analytics, lead scoring model management, or CRM administration, tend to have stronger specialty occupation arguments and therefore smoother H-1B petition outcomes.