Associate Engineer- Environmental Services

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