Geotechnical/Civil/Structural Principal Subject Matter Expert (SME), 18953

Location, Remote

Pay Rate, $65.74

Contract Duration, 2/5/2027

Job Description

This position is responsible for providing civil and geotechnical engineering review and best-practices guidance for business initiatives across NextEra Energy (NEE), from initial concept through project commercial operation date (COD). The role serves as a collaborative member of the Engineering and Construction (E&C) Civil SME Team, which includes engineers with expertise in structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, site development, stormwater management, sediment and erosion control, and risk management.  This is a contract position and can be based in Juno Beach, FL or remotely located.

Position Responsibilities

• Deliver responsive engineering support for wind, solar, energy storage, clean fuels, substation, and transmission projects within the Engineering & Construction Business Unit
• Develop and promote best practices related to civil and geotechnical engineering
• Participate in design and constructability reviews and provide timely and accurate comments and feedback to avoid schedule impacts
• Support resolution of critical execution-phase issues that could adversely affect project budget and/or schedule if not addressed promptly
• Assist in defining and influencing project requirements and scope, including assessment of execution risks and development of risk-mitigation strategies
• Coordinate and secure external engineering consulting expertise when required to supplement and/or validate professional opinions
• Perform due diligence related to emerging technologies
• Support equipment and material technical evaluations, including review of manufacturing and fabrication non-conformance reports
• Perform annual specification reviews and incorporate lessons learned
• Provide feedback related to supplier performance and annual report cards

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in civil engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure in at least one United States jurisdiction
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in geotechnical engineering performing field investigations, reviewing laboratory data, developing geotechnical reports and recommendations, observing construction activities, reviewing specifications and drawings, analyzing complex geotechnical issues, and managing complex geotechnical projects.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Strong practical knowledge of the steps required to create buildable designs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work with technical and non-technical teams to resolve issues
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to provide value engineering and generate cost-saving ideas

Travel Requirements

• Travel within North America is anticipated up to 20% of the time.