IT Automation Engineer - College Intern

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Date: Sep 16, 2025

Location(s): Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID:  90832 

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

NextEra Energy is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing automated test scripts, maintaining comprehensive test documentation, and collaborating effectively across teams to enhance productivity and product quality. This role is vital to ensuring our software meets the highest standards of excellence and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement automated test scripts to ensure the quality and functionality of software applications
  • Maintain detailed and accurate test documentation to support ongoing quality assurance efforts
  • Collaborate closely with product, development, and other cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve productivity
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Proven experience in automation testing, with a strong understanding of software development and testing life cycles
  • Proficiency in scripting languages and automation tools relevant to the position
  • Excellent documentation skills, with an eye for detail and accuracy
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset in identifying and resolving software issues
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in continuous improvement initiatives and training new team members is a plus

 

Desired Skills:

  • Familiarity with various testing methodologies and tools
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to think critically about software functionality and user experiences
  • Adaptability to new technologies and a willingness to stay updated with industry trends
  • Demonstrated success in previous roles, with measurable achievements in productivity and quality improvements

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.

 


Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

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