Requisition ID:  83467 

Florida Power & Light Company is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry?  Join our world-class team today! 

 

Position Specific Description

Summer College Intern - Environmental Services

Our reliability is one of the best in the nation, and we’re working to make it even better. We live here too. That’s why we’re committed to making Florida a better place. Join our team today Learn more 

Position Specific Description

At NextEra Energy, Inc., we are committed to being an industry leader in environmental protection and stewardship, not only because it makes business sense, but because it is the right thing to do. Our commitment to compliance, conservation, communication, and continuous improvement fosters a culture of environmental excellence and drives the sustainable management of our business planning, operations, and daily work.

 

This internship position within the Environmental Services Department will provide mentoring and practical hands-on experience in a corporate setting with trips offsite (may include visits to power plants under construction and/or in operations and offsite team meetings within Florida).  It offers challenging projects and assignments. It offers exposure to business unit activities; leadership and culture (i.e. staff meetings, networking, and meetings with key personnel). 

 

Key areas of responsibility within the Department which may require support include:

Strategic Planning Services - Responsible for identifying, evaluating, communicating and managing emerging federal and state legislative and regulatory developments that have the potential to affect NextEra Energy activities. Compliance Assurance Services - Responsible for evaluating the degree of NextEra business units’ adherence to federal, state and local environmental requirements and guiding the business units on environmental governance. Permitting and Licensing - Responsible for identifying and obtaining required licenses and regulatory agency approvals to modify and maintain existing power generation facilities and construct new fossil and renewable energy generating facilities, gas infrastructure facilities and transmission facilities.  Support Services - Responsible for providing consulting and subject matter environmental expertise (air, water, waste, wildlife) for all business units.

 

Ideal candidates will be seeking a bachelor's or master’s degree in Engineering (environmental, chemical, mechanical, etc.) and have an interest in pursuing a career in the utility sector.   

 

Candidate must also have excellent written and oral communication skills, along with proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Job Overview

To be considered for an internship, you must be actively enrolled at a college or university as a full-time student seeking a bachelor’s degree or higher. You must also have a current cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher (on a 0.00 to 4.00 scale).

Job Duties & Responsibilities Assists department with assigned projects Completes challenging projects and assignments Presents final project to senior leadership at the end of the internship Assumes responsibility for own travel, lodging, and transportation necessary to be available for the program Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications High school grad / GED Maintain active enrollment in a Bachelor or higher degree program Maintain cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher 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:  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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 

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. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

 

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.

 

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