Associate Engineer- Environmental Services

Employer description

Requisition ID:  98248 

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

Florida Power & Light is seeking a technical individual to be part of the FPL Environmental Services team. The Associate Engineer will provide entry-level engineering and technical support for the Turkey Point cooling canal program, including freshening, groundwater remediation and monitoring, underground injection piping, and related activities.  Working under the direction of project managers and experienced engineering and construction staff, the Associate Engineer will perform defined technical analyses, field assignments, data collection, and reporting on engineering projects and operations.

The Associate Engineer will spend a significant amount of time in the field (outside) supporting project implementation. Field responsibilities may include performing assigned monitoring activities, collecting and evaluating data, observing or supporting preventive and corrective maintenance activities, documenting field conditions, and assisting project managers and experienced staff with technical evaluations and root cause analysis.

This individual should be highly motivated, responsive, and capable of completing assigned technical work with appropriate guidance while collaborating effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. While the individual will be based out of the Turkey Point Environmental Resource Center, they will regularly communicate with corporate Environmental Services in Juno Beach and travel to the corporate office will be required on occasion.

Job Overview

The employee in this entry-level role will perform a variety of routine tasks, which provide experience and familiarity with Environmental Services staff, methods, practices, and programs. The position will develop foundational knowledge of the Turkey Point cooling canal system to support efforts to build processes that improve and streamline integrated programs involving the system.

Under appropriate direction and review, the employee will conduct/support engineering analyses for technical decisions to support business unit objectives, including engineering root cause analysis and cost-effective countermeasures. The individual may also support the development of project scopes and design criteria by gathering information, evaluating defined technical issues, and preparing analyses for review by project managers and experienced technical staff.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Performs assigned analyses of technical, operational, and performance data to identify trends and support project evaluations
Supports development, evaluation, testing, and implementation of engineering solutions under the direction of project managers and experienced staff
Assists with engineering calculations, models, reports, and documentation
Collects data and provides technical support for project planning, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives
Helps evaluate equipment, systems, processes, or technologies
Identifies opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, quality, or performance
Takes ownership of assigned work, asks thoughtful questions, and actively seeks opportunities to learn and contribute
Prepares technical documentation for licensing and other regulatory proceedings
Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
Experience: 0+ years
Valid Driver’s License (Non-CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
Ability to apply technical concepts to real-world situations
Familiarity with engineering software, data analysis tools, or technical applications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn
Ability to collaborate effectively while also taking ownership of individual responsibilities

Job Overview
This job is responsible for routine engineering assignments involving basic engineering techniques. Employees in this role apply practical applications of engineering principles, practices, and procedures and work under close supervision with detailed instructions.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Performs data analysis and basic engineering tasks for completion of small projects
Performs basic engineering calculations required for simple designs
Collects and evaluates data to recommend courses of action
Assists more experienced engineers in the completion of large complex projects
Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s - Engineering
Experience: 0+ years Preferred Qualifications

None  

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Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Engineering
Organization:  Florida Power & Light Company 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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