PGD Field Engineer - Southwest Region

PGD Field Engineer - Southwest Region

Date : Oct 9, 2025

Location(s) : North Palm Springs, CA, US, 92258

Company : NextEra Energy

Requisition ID : 91316

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Position Specific Description

This position will be part of the Power Generation Division Southwest Region Solar & Storage fleet supporting solar and storage assets in Blythe, CA, Desert Center, CA, and Palm Springs, CA. The individual in this role will utilize data analytics tools to monitor the performance of solar and storage assets to identify performance discrepancies and provide recommendations to site management on daily O&M activities to improve performance. This individual will also be responsible for leading routine root cause analysis (RCA) efforts for operations and equipment problem-solving. Other duties include performing downtime editing (DTE) of equipment downtime and performing other functions to support daily O&M activities.

Job Overview

Employees in this role apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. Individuals will use advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation / modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria

Devises new solutions to problems encountered

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program

Experience : 2+ years

Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• None

The estimated base pay for this position is $92,000.00 to $138,000.00 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.

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Employee Group : Exempt

Employee Type : Full Time

Job Category : Engineering

Organization : NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC

Relocation Provided : Yes, if applicable

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

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