Summer Intern – Engineering (Requisition ID: 97285)

Intern Palm Beach; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

NextEra Energy, Inc. invites you to join its Summer Intern – Engineering program in Palm Beach County, FL. You’ll gain hands-on experience across engineering disciplines and contribute to projects that support safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions.

Open to college and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees; requires a 3.0 GPA and a minimum 10-week internship starting by June 1. You’ll learn from experienced professionals and present findings to the team.

Qualifications

• Analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assists Engineering teams with assigned projects, analyses and 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 partners.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing engineering degree

Active enrollment in bachelor’s or higher

Job description

Summer Intern – Engineering (Requisition ID: 97285)

Company Overview

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.

Description:

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 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
• 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
• 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

Education Requirements

GPA: 3.0

• College Student
• Graduate Student

Open to Palm Beach County High School Students Only: No