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What they do
A Renewable Energy Engineer develops engineering and systems for energy produced from renewable sources such as solar energy, wind energy and hydropower.
$116,021 / year median in Florida
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Requisition ID:
97285 NextEra Energy, Inc. is America's leading energy company, delivering more electricity to homes and businesses than any other company in the nation. We are dedicated to meeting the country's growing energy demands through a diverse mix of energy sources. Our focus is on growing the economy, keeping customer bills as low as possible and supporting the communities where our projects are located. Through technology and innovation, we deliver cutting-edge solutions, serving Americans across nearly all 50 states. Are you ready to shape America's energy future? Join us today. Position Specific Description
The NextEra Energy Internship ExperienceAt NextEra Energy, your internship is more than just the work you'll do every day. You'll connect with company leaders, expand your professional network, participate in exclusive intern events, volunteer in the community, and collaborate with fellow interns from across the business. It's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, develop your career, and experience what it's like to work at one of the world's leading energy companies.
Job Overview
As an Engineering Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting engineering projects, technical analysis, operations, and problem-solving. Depending on your team and assignment, you may work across areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, environmental, industrial, nuclear, renewable energy, or other engineering disciplines.
Throughout the internship, you'll have opportunities to strengthen your technical and analytical skills, learn from experienced professionals, collaborate across disciplines, and better understand how engineering supports safe, reliable, efficient, and innovative energy solutions.
Job Duties & Responsibilities Assists Engineering teams with assigned projects, technical analyses, and engineering activities
Analyzes technical, operational, and performance data to identify trends and opportunities
Supports development, evaluation, testing, and implementation of engineering solutions
Assists with engineering calculations, models, drawings, specifications, reports, or documentation
Participates in project planning, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives
Works with engineers, technicians, operations teams, and cross-functional business partners
Helps evaluate equipment, systems, processes, or technologies
Identifies opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, quality, or performance
Contributes to meaningful projects that address real business and technical challenges
Develops technical, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills through hands-on experience
Presents project work, findings, and recommendations to team members and leadership
Takes ownership of assigned work, asks thoughtful questions, and actively seeks opportunities to learn and contribute
Assumes responsibility for own travel, lodging, and transportation necessary to be available for the program
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications Pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related technical field
Maintain active enrollment in a bachelor's degree or higher degree program
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Ability to complete a minimum 10-week internship, beginning no later than June 1
Preferred Qualifications Pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related technical field
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
Interest in energy, technology, infrastructure, and engineering innovation NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group:
Non ExemptEmployee Type:
InternJob Category:
InternOrganization:
Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided:
No 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. 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.