Principal Engineer

Requisition ID: 98159

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Position Specific Description The Principal Controls Engineer will provide technical leadership for the design, development, testing, and commissioning of complex control and automation systems. This role will lead engineering efforts, establish technical standards and best practices, and provide guidance and mentorship to other engineers. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in industrial controls, system architecture, automation, and troubleshooting of complex systems. The position will also drive standardization, innovation, and continuous improvement across the Controls Engineering organization.

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.

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Employee Group: Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Engineering Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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