Requisition ID: 82566
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
NextEra Energy is seeking a motivated and innovative College Intern to join our Human-Centered Design (HCD) Team within the Information Technology department. The HCD Team focuses on designing and optimizing employee-facing applications to improve productivity, efficiency, and satisfaction. As an intern, you will engage in various stages of the design and development lifecycle, from user research to prototype testing, specifically aimed at enhancing the internal tools and applications used by our employees.
Responsibilities
User Research: Assist in conducting user interviews, surveys, and observational studies with employees to gather insights about their needs, behaviors, and pain points. Design Thinking Workshops: Participate in and help facilitate design thinking workshops and brainstorming sessions focused on employee-facing applications. Prototyping: Develop low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes of internal tools and applications to test practical solutions. Usability Testing: Assist in planning, conducting, and analyzing results from usability testing sessions with employees. Documentation: Help create and maintain documentation for design processes, user stories, and project outcomes. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other IT teams, including software development, project management, and IT support, to ensure a collaborative approach to solution development. Feedback Integration: Support the integration of user feedback into iterative design improvements of employee-facing applications. Presentations: Prepare and deliver presentations on research findings and design recommendations relevant to internal stakeholders.Qualifications
Education: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Human-Centered Design, User Experience (UX) Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, Information Technology, or a related field. Research Skills: Basic understanding of user research methods and tools. Design Skills: Familiarity with design software such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, or similar. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Time Management: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Curiosity: A genuine interest in human behavior and the desire to create seamless user experiences for internal applications.Preferred Skills
Previous internship or project experience in human-centered design or UX/UI design. Knowledge of design thinking principles and methodologies. Experience with usability testing and data analysis tools. Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and web design principles. Familiarity with enterprise software and employee-focused technology solutions.Benefits
Mentorship: Gain industry knowledge and guidance from experienced professionals in the field. Hands-On Experience: Work on real-world projects and make tangible contributions to the user experience design of employee-facing applications at NextEra Energy. Networking: Opportunities to connect with professionals and peers in the energy and design industries. Growth: Potential for growth opportunities within the company upon successful completion of the internship.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
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Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Intern
Job Category: Intern
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: No
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