Summer Intern - Development and Origination
Apply now »Date: Sep 1, 2026
Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408
Company: NextEra Energy
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. 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.
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