[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All NextEra Energy jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/) · [Search jobs](/search/) NextEra Energy · Juno Beach, FL # Principal Engineer - Clean Fuels Juno Beach, FL, US Senior individual contributor Operations Listed on NextEra Energy’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on NextEra Energy’s careers site →](https://jobs.nexteraenergy.com/job/Juno-Beach-Principal-Engineer-Clean-Fuels-FL-33408/1416801200/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NextEra Energy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/) / Principal Engineer - Clean Fuels ## Job description ### Requisition ID 96634 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. Click here to learn more. ### 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 and 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. Please see our policy for more information. #LI-JN2 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 59 days - Location: Juno Beach, FL, US[Apply on NextEra Energy’s careers site →](https://jobs.nexteraenergy.com/job/Juno-Beach-Principal-Engineer-Clean-Fuels-FL-33408/1416801200/) ## More jobs at NextEra Energy ### [Lead Project Estimator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/94d2fc69d392d6ed427c/) Juno Beach, FL, US ### [Lead Project Manager, Gas Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/7b71c90c7d5147306cf1/) Juno Beach, FL, US ### [Manager Project Estimating](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/5cad7a7f1f18db8df902/) Juno Beach, FL, US ### [Principal Control Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/6c55ed66d50207483c12/) Juno Beach, FL, US ### [Senior Business Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/f85154aa47608d44e13d/) Juno Beach, FL, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Marine Fuels, Sourcing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/aaf0a8fb56e9b71f794d/) Cargill · Houston, Texas ### [Project Manager I, Fuels](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/murphy-usa/jobs/3fa125109004014fc553/) Murphy USA · United States ### [Technical Sales Engineer - Fuels, Dewaxing or Synthetic Fuels](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/exxon-mobil/jobs/26ea5168a4cb50f7a8cb/) ExxonMobil · Spring, TX, US ### [Clean/Coat Operator (Swing)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/0d83a5b082d275da4735/) Sanmina-SCI · San Jose, CA, US ### [Assembler - Clean Room - 2nd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/24d9d4f7c197fa7dcf45/) Eaton · Westminster, Maryland, USA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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