Principal PGD Engineer - Pipeline

Company: NextEra
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 7, 2026

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 94122 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 We are seeking an experienced Engineer with Project Management experience and a background in pipeline and midstream gas infrastructure to lead capital projects across compressor stations, pipelines, and related facilities. Key Responsibilities Provide mechanical equipment support for static and process facilities Scope and document maintenance, minor brownfield projects, and major CAPEX projects Manage CAPEX and some OPEX projects including estimates, design definition, and full project management from inception through completion Deliver projects on time and on budget Lead projects involving compressor stations, pipelines/interconnects, and meter/regulating stations Coordinate engineering, construction, and contractors Monitor and improve project management processes to drive better economics Develop optimization opportunities for project management processes Identify and implement improvements to engineering standards and procedures Develop new and review existing engineering standards and procedures as needed Preferred Experience Pipeline or midstream industry experience Experience with compressor stations and/or pipeline projects Proven project management of capital infrastructure projects Experience with natural gas systems or gas processing Exposure to liquids pipelines or pump stations PMP or similar certification Familiarity with pipeline or gas modeling Experience with hydraulics calculations Note: This role focuses on pipeline infrastructure. 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 from an ABET-accredited engineering program Experience: 6 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 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. NextEra Energy 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. 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 •locale=en_US&previewLink=true&referrerSave=false&token=a4un1TiWoTYJimvq3RG1Jw%3D%3D" rel="noopener" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">policy for more information. LI-ES1 Nearest Major Market: Houston Job Segment: Pipeline, Energy

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