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As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the ... YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY: The Engineer II is a mid-level engineering position responsible for ...

As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the ... YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY: The Engineer II is a mid-level engineering position responsible for ...

As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the ... YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY: The Engineer II is a mid-level engineering position responsible for ...

As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the ... YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY: The Engineer II is a mid-level engineering position responsible for ...

As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the ... YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY: The Engineer II is a mid-level engineering position responsible for ...

As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the ... YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY: The Engineer II is a mid-level engineering position responsible for ...

As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the ... YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY: The Engineer II is a mid-level engineering position responsible for ...

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How much do contractor engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractor engineer in the United States is $47.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.82 and $60.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Contractor Engineers?

Contractor Engineers are professionals hired on a contract basis to provide engineering services for specific projects or timeframes, rather than as permanent employees. They can work in various industries, including construction, manufacturing, IT, and energy, performing tasks such as design, project management, and technical consulting. Contractor Engineers bring specialized skills to a project, often filling short-term gaps or handling peak workloads. Their contracts may vary in duration and scope, depending on the needs of the client or project.

What is the difference between Contractor Engineer vs Construction Manager?

AspectContractor EngineerConstruction Manager
CredentialsEngineering degree, relevant certificationsEngineering or construction management degree, certifications
Work EnvironmentOn-site project execution, technical oversightOn-site and office coordination, project planning
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction firms, engineering companiesConstruction firms, general contractors
Primary FocusTechnical engineering tasks, ensuring design complianceProject management, scheduling, budget control

Contractor Engineers focus on technical engineering aspects and on-site project execution, while Construction Managers oversee overall project planning, coordination, and management. Both roles are essential in construction projects but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are some common challenges Contractor Engineers face when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Contractor Engineers often juggle several projects at once, which can make time management and prioritization challenging. Coordinating with various stakeholders, such as clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, requires strong communication skills and the ability to quickly resolve conflicts or delays. Additionally, adapting to shifting project requirements and maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards can add to the complexity. Successful Contractor Engineers typically rely on detailed scheduling, clear documentation, and proactive problem-solving to keep projects on track.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contractor Engineer, and why are they important?

To excel as a Contractor Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, project management, and relevant industry experience, often supported by a bachelor's degree in engineering and professional certification (e.g., PE license). Familiarity with CAD software, project management tools like MS Project, and compliance with safety and building codes is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams set outstanding Contractor Engineers apart. These competencies ensure projects are designed, executed, and delivered efficiently, safely, and within budget.
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Infographic showing various Contractor Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,940 per year, or $47.1 per hour.
Principal Engineer - Clean Fuels

Principal Engineer - Clean Fuels

NextEra Energy

Juno Beach, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted yesterday


NextEra Energy rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

21st of 50 rated energy and utility


Job description

Requisition ID: 94993
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
NextEra Energy Engineering and Construction (E&C) Division is seeking a qualified candidate to support our Clean Fuels team on fossil projects (combined cycle plants, simple cycle power plants, Cogeneration plants, carbon capture and sequestration, etc.). This is a position in our office in Juno Beach, Florida at the NextEra Energy headquarters for the early stage engineering of the projects. Travel will be required in this position averaging thirty-five percent of the time. There is an avenue for the successful candidate to follow the project to the field as the lead field engineer during the construction and commissioning of the facility.
In this position, you will be responsible for all aspects of engineering associated with a major project encompassing four or five power plants constructed sequentially over a number of years on one site (or two sites that are in relative close proximity). Responsibilities span initial concept definition through construction and final commissioning. The position requires continuous coordination with diverse project stakeholders such as origination, development, environmental, procurement, transmission services, third party engineering firms, contractors, and project managers from early stage through construction. A major responsibility in this position is management of third-party engineering firms in support of project completion.
A successful candidate will have experience applying value engineering to balance reliability, cost, and performance for complex systems, along with a thorough knowledge of the various applicable engineering disciplines. Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, along with a proven record of coordinating project stakeholders and mobilizing teams of engineers to achieve business objectives are key attributes. Important skills include experience successfully managing schedules and budgets for major capital projects.
Specific Job Duties & Responsibilities
  • Responsible for all engineering related activities for the project
  • Performing conceptual engineering and defining project scope
  • Observance of safety requirements and ensuring safety criteria implemented in specifications and design
  • Ensure permit, code and standards criteria are in specifications and design
  • Writes, conforms and adapts Engineer of Record (EOR), Engineering Consultant, Early Stage Engineering, Construction, Engineer/Procure/Construct (EPC) and Owner furnished equipment specifications and other technical contract documents as needed for each project to put contracts in place (self-performed in areas of expertise, seeks appropriate in-house guidance in areas outside of immediate expertise, and where needed uses 3rd party engineering consultants)
  • Reviews Engineer of Record (EOR), Engineering Consultant, Early-Stage Engineering, Contractor, Engineer/Procure/Construct (EPC) and Owner furnished equipment deliverables for contract compliance, adequacy, and completeness (self-performed in areas of expertise, seeks appropriate in-house guidance in areas outside of immediate expertise, and where needed uses third party engineering consultants when necessary)
  • Working with company purchasing department to ensure that purchase orders adequately define the specified requirements and contracts are put in place
  • Contract reviews (non-legal)
  • Project evaluation and planning reviews
  • Engineering design and planning reviews
  • Schedule Analysis and Optimization
  • Cost/Benefit analysis
  • Offering technical support in the group
  • Ensuring quality control in accordance with project QA/QC procedures, method statements, quality plans and inspection and test plans are in contracts and are being monitored
  • Review and oversee EPC Contractor design and engineering
  • Monitoring of equipment and material compliance with specifications
  • Monitoring of engineering to ensure engineering deliverables meet project schedule needs
  • Conducting site investigations and inspections to support bidding, contracting efforts and contract compliance
  • Checking equipment, materials, and work in progress at the factory or in field for compliance with the specified requirements
  • Resolving technical issues with engineers, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, and statutory authorities
  • Ensuring technical reports and record drawings are complete
  • Ensuring commissioning and operational and maintenance information is adequate and provided in a timely fashion
  • Supporting the project execution with technical knowledge throughout the engineering, construction, and startup phases of the project

Preferred Qualifications
  • Mechanical engineering degree
  • Management of direct reports
  • Knowledge of conventional fuels plant (combined/simple cycle, co-generation)
  • Skilled in basic engineering calculations using spreadsheets and specific engineering software
  • Skill with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams

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
  • Bachelor's - Engineering
  • Experience: 7+ years

Preferred Qualifications
  • None

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, 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.
NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.
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