Power Delivery College Intern - Grid Control Systems

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Date: Sep 9, 2025

Location(s): Miami, FL, US, 33134

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID:  90494 

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

 

Position Specific Description

Position Overview

NextEra Energy's Grid Control Systems (GCS) team is seeking a motivated college intern to join our dynamic team focused on enhancing grid reliability, operational efficiency, and advancing transmission system technologies. This internship offers hands-on experience in power systems operations, data analytics, and process improvement initiatives supporting critical energy infrastructure.

Department:

Grid Control Systems

Location:

Miami, Florida (LFO)

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in Bachelor's or Master's degree program
  • Major in Power Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Junior or Senior standing preferred

Technical Skills:

  • Fundamental knowledge of power systems principles and electrical grid operations
  • Proficiency in programming languages (Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar)
  • Understanding of electrical circuits, power system analysis, and transmission systems
  • Basic knowledge of data analysis, visualization tools, and database management
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and technical documentation

Core Competencies:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of collaborative teams
  • Self-motivated with eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Professional maturity and ability to handle confidential information

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous internship or co-op experience in utilities, power industry, or engineering environments
  • Knowledge of SCADA systems, energy management systems (EMS), or grid control operations
  • Experience with database management, SQL, and data analytics platforms
  • Coursework in power system protection, control systems, renewable energy integration, or grid modernization
  • Familiarity with industry regulatory standards (FERC, NERC, IEEE)
  • Understanding of transmission planning and operational procedures

Key Responsibilities

• Grid Operations & System Analysis: Support daily operational activities, real-time grid monitoring, and transmission system performance analysis while participating in emergency response procedures and system restoration planning

• Network Solutions & Process Enhancement: Collaborate with engineers to develop and improve grid monitoring applications, optimize data input processes for line outage monitoring, and contribute to initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and situational awareness

• Technical Projects & Data Analytics: Participate in power system modeling, reliability studies, and grid performance assessments while analyzing operational data to identify improvement opportunities.

 

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. 

 

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.

 

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.

 


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