Project Director – Pipeline Engineering, Construction

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NextEra Energy, Inc.

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10,000+ employees

⚡ Energy

🤝 B2B

Energy • B2B • Utilities

NextEra Energy, Inc. is a leading force in energy solutions, dedicated to innovation, customer value, and sustainable energy infrastructure. As America’s largest electric utility provider through its subsidiary, Florida Power & Light Company, it serves millions while investing significantly in a diverse portfolio of renewable and traditional energy sources including solar and natural gas. With a commitment to operational excellence and continuous advancements in energy technology, NextEra Energy is reshaping the future of energy in North America, focusing on delivering reliable, cost-effective electricity and supporting economic growth in communities.

📋 Description

• Lead owner-side development and execution of major greenfield and brownfield natural gas transmission projects • Oversee looping and expansions, compressor stations, measurement and regulating facilities, interconnects, and pipeline hubs from development through closeout • Direct Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Project Engineers • Establish and challenge project scope, design bases, alternatives, estimates, cash flows, schedules, execution strategies, contracting plans, and risk registers • Resolve technical, permitting, and constructability issues • Review and approve invoices, cash flows, milestones, termination curves, Gantt Charts, and March Charts • Direct engineering oversight, routing and alignment, design reviews, open-cut, wet-construction, and HDD strategies • Oversee compression and facility design, logistics planning, constructability, and HazOp reviews • Develop sourcing strategies, prepare bid packages, evaluate bids, select suppliers, negotiate contracts, and resolve change orders and claims • Govern construction, testing, commissioning, turnover, safety, quality, cost, schedule, field change control, tie-ins, as-built documentation, closeout, and lessons learned • Challenge schedules, manpower curves, progress measurement, production and cost forecasts, and recovery plans • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, permits, and pipeline construction practices • Develop internal processes, standards, and procedures • Conduct technical due diligence and lead interfaces with joint-venture partners, customers, engineering firms, vendors, contractors, and agencies • Supervise, coach, and develop approximately 3-6 Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Project Engineers • Lead project meetings and review budgets, risk trackers, and contingency allocations • Oversee commissioning and coordinate engineering, construction, safety, budget, analysis, and contract administration activities

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering from a U.S. university; civil, mechanical, petroleum, chemical, or closely related engineering discipline • 15+ years of relevant experience designing, permitting, engineering, constructing, or managing onshore natural gas transmission pipelines and associated facilities • 10+ years managing major natural gas transmission projects through engineering, permitting, contracting, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and closeout • 5+ years supervising Project Managers, engineers, or other professional staff • Expertise in contract negotiation, change orders, schedule management, cost forecasting, progress reporting, contractor performance, and technical and commercial risk evaluation • Fluency in Title 49 CFR Part 192, FERC Plan and Procedures, pipeline design and construction, routing and alignment, construction bid packages, large-diameter pipelines, compression and M&R facilities, and project controls • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 15%-25%, with increased field presence during critical project phases • Fluent in Word and Excel • Competent in developing and using Gantt Charts and March Charts • Familiarity with PowerPoint, Visio, and Gemini or ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot • Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license • Preferred: Familiarity with Title 49 CFR Parts 193 and 195 • Preferred: Knowledge of water pipelines, pump stations, treatment facilities, hydraulic modeling software, and critical flow and sizing parameters • Bachelor's or equivalent experience • 10+ years of experience • 5+ years of supervisor/management experience

🏖️ Benefits

• Wide range of benefits for employees and eligible family members • Relocation provided, if applicable • Reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process