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Date: Oct 27, 2026
Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 98097
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 Engineering and Construction (E&C) Division is seeking a qualified candidate to support our Clean Fuels team on fossil projects (combined cycle plants, simple cycle power plants, Cogeneration plants, carbon capture and sequestration, etc.). This is a position in our office in Juno Beach, Florida at the NextEra Energy headquarters for the early stage engineering of the projects. Travel will be required in this position averaging thirty-five percent of the time. There is an avenue for the successful candidate to follow the project to the field as the lead field engineer during the construction and commissioning of the facility.
In this position, you will be responsible for all aspects of engineering associated with a major project encompassing four or five power plants constructed sequentially over a number of years on one site (or two sites that are in relative close proximity). Responsibilities span initial concept definition through construction and final commissioning. The position requires continuous coordination with diverse project stakeholders such as origination, development, environmental, procurement, transmission services, third party engineering firms, contractors, and project managers from early stage through construction. A major responsibility in this position is management of third-party engineering firms in support of project completion.
A successful candidate will have experience applying value engineering to balance reliability, cost, and performance for complex systems, along with a thorough knowledge of the various applicable engineering disciplines. Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, along with a proven record of coordinating project stakeholders and mobilizing teams of engineers to achieve business objectives are key attributes. Important skills include experience successfully managing schedules and budgets for major capital projects.
Specific Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for all engineering related activities for the project
- Performing conceptual engineering and defining project scope
- Observance of safety requirements and ensuring safety criteria implemented in specifications and design
- Ensure permit, code and standards criteria are in specifications and design
- Writes, conforms and adapts Engineer of Record (EOR), Engineering Consultant, Early Stage Engineering, Construction, Engineer/Procure/Construct (EPC) and Owner furnished equipment specifications and other technical contract documents as needed for each project to put contracts in place (self-performed in areas of expertise, seeks appropriate in-house guidance in areas outside of immediate expertise, and where needed uses 3rd party engineering consultants)
- Reviews Engineer of Record (EOR), Engineering Consultant, Early-Stage Engineering, Contractor, Engineer/Procure/Construct (EPC) and Owner furnished equipment deliverables for contract compliance, adequacy, and completeness (self-performed in areas of expertise, seeks appropriate in-house guidance in areas outside of immediate expertise, and where needed uses third party engineering consultants when necessary)
- Working with company purchasing department to ensure that purchase orders adequately define the specified requirements and contracts are put in place
- Contract reviews (non-legal)
- Project evaluation and planning reviews
- Engineering design and planning reviews
- Schedule Analysis and Optimization
- Cost/Benefit analysis
- Offering technical support in the group
- Ensuring quality control in accordance with project QA/QC procedures, method statements, quality plans and inspection and test plans are in contracts and are being monitored
- Review and oversee EPC Contractor design and engineering
- Monitoring of equipment and material compliance with specifications
- Monitoring of engineering to ensure engineering deliverables meet project schedule needs
- Conducting site investigations and inspections to support bidding, contracting efforts and contract compliance
- Checking equipment, materials, and work in progress at the factory or in field for compliance with the specified requirements
- Resolving technical issues with engineers, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, and statutory authorities
- Ensuring technical reports and record drawings are complete
- Ensuring commissioning and operational and maintenance information is adequate and provided in a timely fashion
- Supporting the project execution with technical knowledge throughout the engineering, construction, and startup phases of the project
Preferred Qualifications
- Mechanical engineering degree
- Management of direct reports
- Knowledge of conventional fuels plant (combined/simple cycle, co-generation)
- Skilled in basic engineering calculations using spreadsheets and specific engineering software
- Skill with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
Job Overview
Employees in this role make decisions and recommendations having significant impact on extensive engineering and related activities for the company. This position negotiates critical and controversial issues with top level engineers and officers of other organizations and companies.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities
- Manages one or more programs of complex diversity and scope which are of critical importance to overall company objectives
- Acts as a subject matter expert
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s - Engineering
- Experience: 7+ 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.
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Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
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Which companies sponsor visas for principal engineers in Florida?
Defense and aerospace contractors including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris sponsor senior engineering roles in Orlando and the Space Coast. In South Florida, companies like Chewy, Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG), and Citrix have sponsored principal-level engineers. Florida's fintech and cloud infrastructure sectors also include active sponsors, particularly in Miami and Tampa.
Which visa types are most common for principal engineer roles in Florida?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa category for principal engineers in Florida, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a technical field. Senior engineers with extraordinary ability may qualify for the O-1A. Candidates from Australia, Canada, and Mexico may also be eligible for the E-3 visa, TN visa, or H-1B1 visas, which bypass the H-1B lottery.
Which cities in Florida have the most principal engineer sponsorship jobs?
Orlando leads for principal engineer sponsorship, driven by defense, aerospace, and simulation technology employers concentrated near the Space Coast corridor. Miami follows with fintech, logistics, and enterprise software companies expanding their engineering headcount. Tampa has a growing cybersecurity and health tech sector that regularly hires at the principal level. Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale see more limited but consistent sponsorship activity.
How to find principal engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate filters principal engineer roles specifically by visa sponsorship availability and state, making it more efficient than broad job searches. You can browse Florida-specific listings for principal engineers and filter by employer or city. Because principal engineer positions are senior-level, postings move quickly, so setting up alerts on Migrate Mate for new Florida listings helps ensure you don't miss active opportunities.
Are there any Florida-specific considerations for principal engineers seeking visa sponsorship?
Florida's lack of state income tax is a practical factor when comparing offers across states, though it does not affect the federal H-1B prevailing wage requirements employers must meet. The state's defense and aerospace sectors require security clearances for many senior roles, which can complicate sponsorship for non-citizens. Florida's university system, including University of Florida and University of Central Florida, also supplies a pipeline of engineering talent that shapes local hiring competition at the principal level.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored principal engineer jobs in Florida?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.