Sr PGD Technical Services Specialist - Solar & Storage Controls

Sr PGD Technical Services Specialist - Solar & Storage Controls

Date : Oct 3, 2025

Location(s) : CROWS LANDING, CA, US, 95313

Company : NextEra Energy

Requisition ID : 88437

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Position Specific Description

This position can be based out of California or Arizona at one of our surrounding assets. There will be roughly 45-50% travel to regionally based solar and wind farms.

NextEra Energy is currently seeking a Solar and Storage SCADA and Controls Specialist who can apply diversified knowledge of control systems, SCADA principles, and IT / OT networking concepts to a broad variety of assignments supporting solar power generation and battery energy storage assets. The employee is responsible for independently interpreting, organizing, and executing assignments supporting solar and storage plant communication and control. This role is also responsible for providing technical guidance, support, and mentoring to other team members as well as collaborating with cross?functional teams to support business objectives.

This technical expert provides specialized support for renewable energy control systems, independently diagnosing and resolving complex SCADA, network, and communication issues while ensuring NERC compliance. The role includes delivering remote and onsite technical support to operations teams, maintaining system procedures, and monitoring infrastructure performance. Occasional travel to generation sites is required for hands?on troubleshooting and upgrades. Strong communication skills and commitment to safety are essential in this fast?paced operational environment. The successful candidate will have a sense of accountability and urgency required to make informed decisions regarding safety, regulatory compliance, system integrity, and technical scope under limited supervision.

Job Overview

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides full?time technical support to the operations and business unit personnel
• Performs system testing and documentation to critical systems during significant changes and / or upgrade
• Analyzes and identifies the root cause of and implements comprehensive technical solutions to complex application deficiencies and system issues
• Provides technical leadership in the functional specification, design and implementation of new (as well as enhancements to existing) security center applications and tools
• Develops new (and improves existing) processes with goal of increasing productivity, reducing risk of system failure, promoting efficiency in workflow, and meeting or exceeding the key operational performance targets
• Establishes, documents and maintains procedures and guidelines related to the day?to?day operational support provided to the operations and business unit personnel
• Travels to power plants for onsite troubleshooting support
• Performs other job?related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The estimated base pay for this position is $89,600.00 to $134,400.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job?related and industry knowledge and skills and education / training.

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

Employee Group : Exempt

Employee Type : Full Time

Job Category : Technical Specialist

Organization : NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC

Relocation Provided : Yes, if applicable

This position is eligible for Company?sponsored benefits. Click here to see our benefits.

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.

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