Summer Intern - Development and Origination (Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408)

Florida Power & Light; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy, Inc. invites students to join as Renewable Development Intern in Florida.

You will gain hands-on exposure to project development, market analysis, site evaluation, permitting, and project economics while collaborating with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines. The internship emphasizes analytical and business skill development, with opportunities to present findings to team leaders and contribute to renewable energy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or higher degree program.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Able to complete a minimum 10-week internship starting by June 1.

Responsibilities

• Assist Renewable Development teams with assigned projects and analyses.
• Support market, project, operational, and financial data analyses for development decisions.
• Help evaluate potential renewable energy opportunities and development activities.
• Assist with research related to renewable energy markets, regulations, and industry trends.
• Participate in the preparation of project materials, presentations, and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Development, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations.

Skills

Active student

GPA 3.0+

10-week internship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Requisition ID: 97176

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 Experience
At 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 a Renewable Development Intern, you’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting projects and initiatives related to the development of renewable energy assets. Depending on your team and assignment, you may gain exposure to areas such as project development, market analysis, site evaluation, permitting, project economics, commercial strategy, or other development activities.
Throughout the internship, you’ll have opportunities to strengthen your analytical and business skills, learn from experienced professionals, collaborate across disciplines, and better understand how renewable energy projects move from opportunity to execution.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists Renewable Development teams with assigned projects, analyses, and business initiatives
• Analyzes market, project, operational, financial, and other business data to support development decisions
• Supports evaluation of potential renewable energy opportunities and projects
• Assists with project research, site analysis, market assessments, and development activities
• Supports preparation of project materials, presentations, reports, and business analyses
• Helps organize and evaluate information related to project timelines, costs, opportunities, risks, and assumptions
• Collaborates with Development, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Operations, and other business partners
• Assists with research related to renewable energy markets, regulations, technologies, and industry trends
• Identifies opportunities to improve development processes, analyses, tools, or reporting
• Contributes to meaningful projects that support the continued growth of renewable energy
• Develops analytical, business, 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

• 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 Business, Finance, Engineering, Economics, Environmental Science, Real Estate, or a related field
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving skills
• Interest in renewable energy, project development, infrastructure, or energy markets
• Strong research and data analysis skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn
• Ability to collaborate effectively while also taking ownership of individual responsibilities

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Intern
Job Category: Intern
Organization: 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 [e-mail], 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.