Project Director – Pipeline Engineering, Construction

NextEra Energy, Inc.

. Lead owner-side development and execution of major greenfield and brownfield natural gas transmission projects .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in managing natural gas transmission projects, including engineering, permitting, construction, and commissioning. Proficient in contract negotiation, project controls, and compliance with industry regulations.

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Natural Gas Transmission Project ManagementContract NegotiationEngineering OversightRegulatory ComplianceProject Controls

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Hard Skills

Pipeline DesignConstruction ManagementCost ForecastingSchedule ManagementTechnical Risk EvaluationGantt ChartsMarch ChartsChange Order ManagementPermittingLogistics Planning

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam Management

Tools & Technologies

WordExcelPowerPointVisioGeminiChatGPTMicrosoft Copilot

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Title 49 CFR Part 192FERC Plan and ProceduresLarge-Diameter PipelinesCompression FacilitiesM&R FacilitiesOnshore PipelinesHydraulic Modeling SoftwareWater PipelinesPump StationsTreatment Facilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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