Power Generation Engineering Operations Support & Services (NEER) - College Intern

Requisition ID:  90488 

 

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

 

Position Specific Description

Under direct supervision, this intern applies diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad variety of assignments and related fields. Develops knowledge and skills within a specific practice area. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard or novel techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence. Collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments. Works on small projects or portions of larger projects. Supports development of standards and engineering guidelines, conducts analysis on system performance and reliability strategy and provides recommendations. Candidates must have cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program required.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the development of an equipment condition assessment tracking and risk management procedure
• Apply knowledge to real world operating failure modes experienced in the fleet
• Support various power generation teams
• Work will likely include analysis of power generation equipment data from renewable or fossil fueled power plants.
• Intern may work with the equipment experts on how to analyze and troubleshoot equipment problems using new and existing techniques
• Tasks may include use of data analytics software tools (Excel, Python, Matlab, or similar), data science principles, an even some light software coding if applicable to the assignment
• Work activities may include such items as preparation of reports (in Grafana, PowerBi, Excel), calculations, specifications and scope documents as well as generating sketches and drawings in AutoCad format
• Intern will work with the equipment on how to analyze and troubleshoot equipment problems
• Support Maximo initiatives

Strong Preference:

• Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering majors

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:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
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 and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection p