Summer Intern - Technical

Requisition ID: 98827

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

Software Engineering Internship - NextEra Energy Analytics

Location: St. Paul, Minnesota

Teams: Infrastructure Development & Energy/Commercial Solutions

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy Analytics is seeking motivated Software Engineering Interns to join our Infrastructure Development and Energy/Commercial Solutions teams in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Interns will gain hands-on experience working alongside professional software developers, contributing to day-to-day software development activities and completing a project focused on real-world energy solutions. Potential project areas include solar and wind site design, energy market participation, and energy storage configuration optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with software engineers on the development, testing, and improvement of software applications.

• Participate in daily software development activities, technical discussions, and problem-solving.

• Contribute to projects supporting renewable energy development, energy markets, and storage optimization.

• Apply programming and analytical skills to develop innovative technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work onsite in St. Paul, Minnesota, during Summer 2027.

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or similar.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Interest in software development and the energy industry.

Job Overview

As a Technical Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting technology projects, systems, data, and business solutions. Depending on your team and assignment, you may gain exposure to areas such as information technology, software and application support, cybersecurity, data analytics, infrastructure, automation, systems administration, or other technical disciplines.

Throughout the internship, you’ll have opportunities to strengthen your technical and analytical skills, learn from experienced professionals, collaborate with business partners, and better understand how technology supports a complex energy organization.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists Technical or IT teams with assigned projects, systems, and technology initiatives
• Supports analysis of systems, applications, data, or technical processes
• Helps develop, test, document, implement, or improve technology solutions
• Assists with troubleshooting, problem-solving, and technical support activities
• Supports data analysis, reporting, automation, or process improvement initiatives
• Collaborates with technical teams and business partners to understand needs and develop solutions
• Helps identify opportunities to improve system performance, user experience, security, or efficiency
• Contributes to projects involving emerging technologies, digital tools, or technology enhancements
• Creates or updates technical documentation, reports, procedures, or other project materials
• Develops technical, analytical, 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 Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Interest in technology, data, systems, cybersecurity, or digital solutions
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, programming, databases, analytics tools, or other technical applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn
• Ability to collaborate effectively while also taking ownership of individual responsibilities
• Interest in how technology can improve business performance and support the energy industry

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

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