Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Date : Oct 31, 2025

Location(s) : Houston, TX, US, 77002

Company : NextEra Energy

Requisition ID : 90515

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Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy is currently seeking a Principal SCADA and Controls Engineer who can supervise and apply diversified knowledge of Automation and I&C engineering principles and practices to the Upstream / Midstream Oil & Gas and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) industries within the Nextera Power Generation Division. Performs oversight, engineering, troubleshooting, and operation / maintenance-based tasks for PLC’s, Instrumentation and control systems and supporting networked applications. Successful candidate will have a sense of accountability and urgency required to make informed decisions regarding engineering complexity, system integrity, safety and regulatory compliance under limited supervision.

Responsibilities :

Plans, develops, and supervises engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs

Prepares, tracks and is accountable for task and project budgets

Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field

Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations

Prepares process control design concepts and documentation (e.g., C&E, control narratives, interlock matrices)

Leads I&E commissioning activities for new control systems and major upgrades, ensuring comprehensive documentation of all commissioning procedures, test results, and acceptance criteria

Develops, maintains, and validates calibration documentation protocols for instrumentation and control devices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Provides technical support to operations and business unit personnel during the engineering, construction, commissioning, and operational phases of projects

Prepare, participate and facilitate Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities on new and upgraded facilities when required

Performs system testing and documentation for control system changes and upgrades

Analyzes and corrects complex application deficiencies and system issues

Provides technical leadership in the functional specification, design and implementation of control solutions

Mentors and supervises senior level Control Engineers, providing technical guidance, professional development opportunities, and performance oversight

Directs and coordinates the work of senior engineering staff on complex control system projects, ensuring quality deliverables and knowledge transfer

Provides automation engineering support for failure mitigation, process improvement, data analytics and improving performance targets

Establishes and / or modifies procedures and guidelines supporting controls and SCADA users

Travels to sites occasionally for onsite troubleshooting support

Desired Qualifications :

Process Management Concepts

Possess experience working with Industry, Regulatory, and Corporate Standards

Experience in commissioning documentation standards and best practices

Proven track record in mentoring and developing engineering talent

Quality Tools and Techniques

Working experience with SCADA applications and PLC’s

Experience with Modbus and OPC

Working experience with Ethernet and Serial networks

Working knowledge of power fundamentals and voltage control

Strong background in logic development and troubleshooting

Travel : 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Employee Group : Exempt

Employee Type : Full Time

Job Category : Engineering

Organization : NextEra Energy Pipeline Services, 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.

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